Koch, James Lawler Age 79 of Forest Lake, passed away April 16, 2015 surrounded by his family. Preceded in death by parents, John F. and Marie (Lawler) Koch; brother, John E. Koch; sister, Donna Dieringer; and niece; Molly Friedman. Survived by his wife, Kathleen (Friedman) Koch; children, Michael (Kathy) Koch, James (Laurie) Koch, Mary (Douglas) Weiher, and John (Kara) Koch; ten grandchildren, Kristen (Jason), Ryan (Darren), Rachel (Anders), Douglas "Alex", Hannah, Jake, Mackenzie, Connor, Isabella, and Franklin; twin great grandchildren, Ava and Ethan; sister-in-law, Mary Lou Koch; and brother-in-law, Robert (Sharon) Friedman. Special thanks to the VA doctors and staff for the exceptional care James received. Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM Tuesday, April 21, 2015, St. Genevieve Parish Community Center, 6995 Centerville Road, Centerville, MN with visitation beginning at 9:30 AM until time of mass. Family interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials preferred to VA - Fisher House Program, 111 Rockville Pike - Suite 420, Rockville, MD 20850 or donations@fisherhouse.org. Aloha 'Oe Roberts Family Funeral Home 651-464-4422 RobertsFamilyFH.com