Larned – Joseph Henry Koch, age 57, of Larned, Kansas passed away on April 25, 2024 in Larned.

He was born September 25, 1966 in Larned, Kansas, the son of Ronald J. and Linda L. Wren Koch.

A longtime area resident, he had over thirty years' experience in autobody painting. He was a warehouse manager for Auto Body Color and co-owner of Koch's Kustoms. He was a member of the Santa Fe Trail Center Board and served on the Tired Iron Show and Boots and Brews Committees. He was a Board Member for the Larned Area Chamber of Commerce, Larned Chamber Ambassador, and former volunteer fireman with Larned Fire Department. He coached PeeWee Football and Youth Softball and belonged to the Larned Cornhole Club. He raced regionally for 20 years and won over 40 awards during his career, including 2003 Track Champion and the Sportsmanship Award at DCRP.

On March 15, 1997 he married Michelle L. Nash, in Larned, Kansas; she survives.

Other survivors include: three children, Morgan Bixenman, Oakley, Joseph Wesley Koch, Larned, Alexandra (Marcus) McKinney, Windsor, Colorado; two sisters, Michelle (Kurt) Snyder, Cimarron, Melissa (Jeff) Moore, Larned; brother, David (Shaula) Koch, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; four grandchildren, Stella, Behrett, McKenna, Landry; numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, May 6, 2024 at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned with Bishop Mark Cowell presiding. Visitation will be 1-8 pm Sunday, May 5, 2024 at Beckwith Mortuary. Inurnment will be in Larned Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to Santa Fe Trail Center in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.