John David

Koch

Mr. John David Koch, fondly known as "Cookie", of Wright City, MO, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025. He was born on December 8, 1966, in St. Charles, MO, to the late Larry and Wilma (nee: Smith) Koch. He had reached the age of 58.

John was united in marriage to Alicia Carol McCelland on September 18, 2015, in Warrenton. He worked as a welder for SAF Holland in Warrenton for many years. John loved the outdoors. He enjoyed camping with his family and sitting around a bonfire. He and Alicia absolutely loved watching the Kansas City Chiefs play football and equally enjoyed watching the St. Louis Blues play hockey. They also enjoyed traveling together and dearly loved getting the family together for events. He liked to play Poker and Horseshoes. John's children looked to him as a wonderful mentor and role model. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to many,

John was preceded in death by his parents, Larry and Wilma Koch. Surviving family members include his wife, Alicia Koch; his children, Britney Finch and husband Scott, Racheal Koch, David Tucker, Zachary Hudson and husband Danny, Jacob Tucker, Alyssa Schemmer and husband Codey, Anna Tucker and husband Zak; 12 grandchildren, Braydin, Connor, Jaycee, Avery, Izibella, Carter, Kaylin, Bradley, Brooke, Dani, Jaxon, and Elliana; one sister, Billie Eskew and husband Gary; other relatives and many close family friends.

A Celebration of John's life will be held on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Martin Funeral Home from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Beginning at 7:00 PM there will be a Celebration of Life Service, with Pastor Jake McFadden and Pastor Dan Apenbrinck. Online condolences may be made at martinfuneral.net