In Memory Of
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Dorothy "Dot" Koch
Baileyville, Kansas
05/12/1931 - 06/17/2019
Dorothy Mae “Dot” Koch passed away on June 17, 2019 at the Nemaha Valley Community Hospital surrounded by her family.
Dorothy was born on May 12 – Mother’s Day – 1931 on a farm southeast of Seneca, the daughter of George and Stella (Lierz) Mergenmeier. She attended numerous one room schools, and graduated from the 8th grade at St. Peter & Paul Catholic School. She then worked in numerous restaurants including the old Dutch Mill.
Dorothy married Sylvester “Ves” John Koch on April 15, 1950 and they then lived on a farm northwest of Baileyville. They purchased a farm southeast of Baileyville in 1965 where they had 2 more children and raised 12 children. When Ves died on March 16, 1970 Dot continued the dairy farm operation with the help of all her children. She also then started raising and selling dogs. In 1976, Dot and family was selected as the Kansas Farm Family of the year and were the national runner up. In 1990, she sold the dairy cows and retired. She then started giving her time to “go play bingo” six nights per week, with Saturday night being church night at the Sacred Heart Church in Baileyville.
Dorothy is survived by 10 children plus 2 who preceded her in death. They are: Nick (Ann) Koch of Cheraw, CO; Jerry (Julie) Koch of Baileyville, KS; Charlie (Annette) Koch of Baileyville, KS; Greg “Beaver” (Deb) Koch of Baileyville, KS; Tom “Bones” of Baileyville, KS; Deb (Randy) Warchuck of Ruth, MI; Annette Wietharn of Overland, KS; Mary (Doug) Wietharn of St. Marys, KS; Liz (Mike) Stallbaumer of Axtell, KS; Stella Reeder of Topeka, KS( Pete and Rosie who previously passed on). She is also survived by her sisters, Eleanor Rusche, Seneca and Jeanette Graham, Casper Wyoming; her brother, George Mergenmeier, Topeka; 41 grandchildren; and 58 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Stella Mergenmeier of Seneca, KS; husband Ves; her son, Pete Koch of Baileyville, KS; her, daughter Rosie Haverkamp of Seneca, KS; and grandson Jeremiah Haverkamp of Seneca, KS.
Rosaries will be prayed at Sacred Heart Church in Baileyville at 2 & 7 PM on Thursday, June 20, 2019. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 AM at Sacred Heart in Baileyville on Friday, June 21st. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Memorials will be designated later. The family request you wear red to any services you attend.
Rosaries will be prayed at Sacred Heart Church in Baileyville at 2 & 7 PM on Thursday, June 20, 2019.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 AM at Sacred Heart in Baileyville, on Friday, June 21st. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
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I am so sorry for your loss. She was certainly a very special lady. Prayers for comfort
Happy beautiful lady that spread sunshine to everyone she met! Hugs and prayers to ALL the family 🙏🙏🙏
We are sorry for your loss. She was such a beautiful soul! Prayers to all family members.
Roger and I are so sorry to hear about your mom passing. We won’t be able to make it but we send our prayers and love for your family
Thanks Nova and Roger
So Sorry for your loss. You Mom was a great lady –
Sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother. Very fond memories of her and your Dad.
Wonderful memories of Dot and the entire family! Prayers to all of you. Alan and Sandy Feldkamp
Prayers and sympathy for family and friends. She left a lot of good memories for a lot of people.
We would like to express our deepest sympathy. May those precious memories be foremost in your hearts and minds during this difficult time.
Isaiah 25:8
I am deeply sorry for your loss of such a precious loved one. Please find comfort in knowing that you are not alone. The God of tender mercies knows your pain and provides comfort. ( Isaiah 41:10 ). He promises to soon put an end to our enemy death, ( 1 Corinthians 15:26 ) and we will then be able to enjoy the company of our love ones again in a paradise here on earth! ( Revelation 21: 3 & 4 ). My sincere condolences to the family.