Calvin Allen Koch, age 85 of Anadarko, Oklahoma was called home by the Lord on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 in Anadarko, Oklahoma. He was born May 16, 1926 to Sears and Nettie (Gibson) Koch Sr. in Anadarko, Oklahoma. He graduated with the class of 1944 from Anadarko High School. He was drafted into the United States Army after graduation and proudly served his country over seas during WW ll. He was united in marriage to Joan Umsted on April 8, 1951 in Anadarko, Oklahoma, from this union was born four children. He and Joan lived in the country, where they raised their children, their cattle, grew a large garden and enjoyed the out doors. He retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone Company after Thirty Seven years of loyal service as a Estimate Assignor. His greatest love was for his family, going camping, hunting and fishing, fishing and fishing. He was a Mason and a member of the First Christian Church in Anadarko, Oklahoma. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is survived by; his wife, Joan of the home
two sons: Allen Koch Jr and Glen of OK City, OK, Kent Koch and wife, Julie of Anadarko, OK
one daughter: Karen Sullivan and husband, Kim of Anadarko, OK, eight grandchildren; Steve Koch, Brian Koch, Kory Koch, Megan Klusmeyer, Zach Sullivan, Jacob Sullivan, Kylee Sullivan and Tucker Sullivan, eight great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Viewing will be Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Casket will be closed at the Church.

Services: 11:00 a.m.- Saturday, May 21, 2011 @ the First Christian Church in Anadarko, OK
officiating: Rev. Dan Weaver
burial will follow in Memory Lane Cemetery under the direction of Smith Funeral Home in Anadarko, OK