Allan Koch

Allan Koch, 78, died at home on Tuesday, June 23. He was born on August 31, 1936 in Ritzville to Lydia Miller Koch and Roy Koch.

Allan was a lifelong resident of Ritzville, residing on the family farm west of town. Allan graduated from Ritzville High School in 1954.

While in school he played on the undefeated 1953 Bronco football team. He was also active in FFA on the livestock team, winning the Scheel Memorial Award and earning the state FFA degree.

Allan continued his education at Washington State College where he was a member of Alpha Zeta and Phi Kappa Phi and earned a BS in agronomy in 19...