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Michael Glenn Koch

Michael Glenn Koch, age 42, of Wilmington, Delaware, formerly of New London, Pennsylvania, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at his home.

Mike was born in Wilmington, Delaware, son of Glenn Koch and the late Sandra Dzwonchyk Koch who passed away in 2003. He graduated from Avon Grove High School in 1999. He attended Keystone College, Delaware Technical and Community College and the University of Delaware.

 

He had a passion for cars and was able to channel his interest into a career that spanned sales for various companies including Audi and Mercedes Benz. When he was in college, he developed an interest in security while assisting at his mother’s bail bond business. Mike rekindled  this interest into various security position at the Port of Wilmington, Chase Bank and several retail locations.

 

Mike was a history buff who enjoyed learning about all aspects of our U.S. Presidents, especially John F. Kennedy. He loved the game of baseball and enjoyed pitching. He was an avid Phillies fan collecting cards and other memorabilia of some of his favorite players.

 

He could light up any room with his personality and sense of humor, it was like no other. He had a gift to make anyone laugh with a quick joke or a story about what he was working on. He loved all type of music and enjoyed learning about the history of the artists.

 

Mike is survived by his father, Glenn Koch of Wilmington, Delaware and his sister, Amanda Vickers of Townsend, Delaware.

 

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at 12:00 pm, at Chandler Funeral Home, 2506 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803. A visitation will be held prior from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. Interment will be private.

Funeral Services

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at 12:00 pm, at Chandler Funeral Home, 2506 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803. A visitation will be held prior from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. Interment will be private.

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    S.Tobin lit a candle and writes,
    You took my under your wing and showed me both good and bad, right and wrong. We shared things we can't talk about and plenty of things we can. I'm truly and forever grateful you my brother. Nas: I'm never gonna die, never heard of death, energy can never be destroyed only the flesh, so when you try to murder me with bullets to the head this is why you can't kill me niggaz, I'm already dead.... RIP 😭
    01/29/2024 07:35 am
    Kelly nickerson lit a candle and writes,
    Mike was such a sweet soul we shared so many laughs and he was there for me when times were tough. I will truly miss him
    01/29/2024 10:15 am
    Barbara Henson - Tiffany’s mom lit a candle and writes,
    I’ll always see Big Mike’s big wonderful smile. He loved my daughter Tiffany and her son Lowell with all his heart. ♥️ Mike would take him to car shows and even let lowell accept a trophy for one of his cars. They had a bond that will never be broken. Lowell has loveing memories of Mike and I do too. Mike was like a son to me , he was in our family for a lot of years. Rest in peace Big Mike you are loved by many 💔💔🙏🙏🙏
    01/29/2024 10:28 am
    Ross Ellis lit a candle and writes,
    Mike was a very nice guy. A coworker of mine for about a year we used to have a lot of fun. I’ll miss that big smile and boisterous laugh. I’ll, unfortunately, be out of town on the 3rd and won’t be able to attend his service. Rest in peace old friend. My condolences to his family and friends.
    01/30/2024 07:13 pm
    James Shipkowski lit a candle and writes,
    This world has truly lost a great person and Heaven has gained one. My prayers and condolences to his family. Mike was always willing to cheer someone up, no matter what was going on in his own life. He was always laughing and smiling. I remember all the times we shared in high school and we just had recently reconnected. Heaven has definitely gained a great one! Mike rest in peace! I will see you again someday! God bless his family!
    01/31/2024 11:21 am

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