Ronald Marlyn Koch

Ronald Marlyn Koch, 60, of Ponca, NE died on Friday, December 27, 2019 at Wayne Countryview Care and Rehabilitation in Wayne, NE.  Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Martinsburg, NE; Reverend Dr. Klaus Raab will be officiating.  The visitation will be held at Bressler – Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Wakefield, NE on Monday, December 30, 2019 from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m.  Burial will follow lunch at the Wakefield Cemetery in Wakefield, NE.

Ron was born in Wayne, NE on February 23, 1959, the son of Marlyn and Bonnadell (Brammer) Koch.  He graduated from Wayne High School in 1977, and from Wayne State College in 1980.  Ron and his brother Rod were members of Boy Scout Troup #175 in Wayne, NE, where they earned the rank of Eagle Scout together.  During college, Ron served as a Page in the House of Representatives for Doug Bereuter.  Following graduation, Ron began a career in Retail sales and marketing and worked with several companies including Jerry Leonard’s, Casual Male, and Burlington Coat Factory.  His career had him travel and move several times.  He worked in various locations including Omaha, Sioux Falls, Austin, Wichita, Milwaukee, Kansas City and New Orleans.  While in New Orleans, Ron was named King of Madri Gras by his float krewe.  Ten years ago he purchased his dream house and moved to Ponca.  While there, he worked at Cook’s Country Store in Ponca and operated Second Hand Treasures in Allen.

He is survived by his mother, Bonnadell Koch of Wayne, NE; brother, Rodney Koch of Omaha, NE; uncle Conrey Munson of Wakefield, NE, several cousins, extended family, and many friends.

Ron was preceded in death by his father, Marlyn in 1994.