Richard D. Koch, 73 of Cincinnati, OH passed away August 18, 2019 at Christ Hospital. Rick is survived by his loving wife Dona L. Koch, daughters Melissa (Brian) Klei, Renee Koch and Beth (Eric Johnson) Koch, 4 grand-daughters Emily, Allyson, Lauren and Elise, brother Stephen (Christine) Koch, sister Carolyn (Robert) Hayes, brother-in-law Dale (Sharon) Blanton, 3 nieces and 2 nephews. Rick grew up on the west side of Cincinnati and was the son of the late Richard J. and Emily (Morand) Koch. He graduated from Elder High School in 1964. Rick then attended the University of Cincinnati, where he received his Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering in 1970. He continued his education at UC, receiving his MBA several years later. While a college student, Rick met his true love and best friend, Dona Blanton, at the Candlelight in Clifton. They married at St. Williams Church in Price Hill on September 28, 1968 and raised three daughters on the west side. He was an amazing husband and father; his daughters and granddaughters adored him.He worked for Cincinnati Bell until 1993, and then worked at the EPA until his retirement in 2015. Rick was active in the UC Alumni Association, where for many years he was involved in the UC foundation as treasurer for CEAS. It was also an honor for him to serve as Chairman, Board of Trustees, Herman Schneider Foundation.Throughout his life, he loved to play soccer, volleyball, tennis and bridge. Another past time was traveling, both before and after retirement. Rick and Dona had hoped to visit every continent in addition to frequent stateside adventures. A catered visitation will be held Saturday, August 24 from 11am until time of service at 2pm at Fares J. Radel Funeral Home, Newport.
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Ted & Paula Bundy says
August 22, 2019 at 8:28 pmOur condolences to his family, in particular to Dona and the girls. We wish them comfort in their time of grief.