Edward J. Koch Jr.
– September 10, 2021
Edward J. Koch Jr. of Ruskin, Fla., passed away peacefully on Sept. 10, 2021, at the age of 87.
He was born to the late Edward Koch Sr. and Madeline Koch on May 20, 1934, in Long Island, N.Y.
Ed was a volunteer firefighter. While living in Columbia County, N.Y., he met the love of his life, Isabel. They married in 1990. He loved flea markets and was a vendor at many places and the local fair. He took pride in his booth and was an expert at organizing his displays. He owned Bluebird General Store and was a Watkins and Fuller Brush dealer for many years. He loved camping, and it was in an RV Park in Florida that he finally settled with his wife and where he continued working flea markets. He loved bingo and volunteered at the bingo games in his park.
One of the highlights of his life was trips to visit his children and grandchildren in Arkansas.
He is predeceased by his parents; brother Raymond; sister Lillian; and step-son, George Reynolds. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Isabel Koch; his daughters, Diane (Kenny) Sherman, Lois (Jim) Kellum; four grandchildren, Tonya, Mandy, Brad and Katrina; and four great-grandchildren; his step-daughter, Debbie (Randy); step-son, Richard (Michele); two step-grandchildren; and many extended family and friends.
The family would like to thank the staff at Braden River Rehab Center and Tidewell Hospice of Sarasota for their compassionate care. Donations in Edward Koch's memory may be made to Tidewell Hospice of Sarasota, 3550 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34239. There is no service being planned at this time.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at
He was born to the late Edward Koch Sr. and Madeline Koch on May 20, 1934, in Long Island, N.Y.
Ed was a volunteer firefighter. While living in Columbia County, N.Y., he met the love of his life, Isabel. They married in 1990. He loved flea markets and was a vendor at many places and the local fair. He took pride in his booth and was an expert at organizing his displays. He owned Bluebird General Store and was a Watkins and Fuller Brush dealer for many years. He loved camping, and it was in an RV Park in Florida that he finally settled with his wife and where he continued working flea markets. He loved bingo and volunteered at the bingo games in his park.
One of the highlights of his life was trips to visit his children and grandchildren in Arkansas.
He is predeceased by his parents; brother Raymond; sister Lillian; and step-son, George Reynolds. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Isabel Koch; his daughters, Diane (Kenny) Sherman, Lois (Jim) Kellum; four grandchildren, Tonya, Mandy, Brad and Katrina; and four great-grandchildren; his step-daughter, Debbie (Randy); step-son, Richard (Michele); two step-grandchildren; and many extended family and friends.
The family would like to thank the staff at Braden River Rehab Center and Tidewell Hospice of Sarasota for their compassionate care. Donations in Edward Koch's memory may be made to Tidewell Hospice of Sarasota, 3550 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34239. There is no service being planned at this time.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at