Kenneth A. Koch

1984

Life Keepsakes Service Also Served Memorials In Our Keeping

Kenneth A. Koch served in the U.S. Army.

How He Died

Manner Natural

Cause Myocardial infarction (heart attack)

Mechanism Bodily force

What Happened

Police Officer Kenneth Koch suffered a fatal heart attack during a foot pursuit of two suspects in the 7500 block of Genesta Street in Affton at approximately 3:00 am. He was responding to reports of several individuals breaking into cars. As he arrived, he observed two men removing a stereo from a vehicle. The men ran toward River Des Peres Boulevard with Officer Koch in pursuit. A witness who saw Officer Koch collapse called for assistance, and he was transported to a local hospital. One subject was arrested and charged with several charges related to the larceny. Officer Koch was a United States Army veteran and had served with the St. Louis County Police Department for 18 years.

Survivors

He is survived by his wife and four children.

Keepsakes

Service Record

U.S. Army

Also Served

St. Louis County Police Department

Police Officer

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Memorials

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 34W · Line 8 cut as KENNETH A KOCH

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