The Ritzville Adams County Journal - Eastern Adams County's Only Independent Voice Since 1887

Larry Koch was born in Ritzville, Wash. Sept. 22, 1943 to parents Lawrence & Normadine Koch. He attended school in Ritzville, Wash., graduating from Ritzville High School in 1961. Larry peacefully passed away Tuesday morning, March 29, in Spokane, Wash.

Larry’s dream job was to own and operate a café, thus the birth of Kochie’s Place, Lind’s newest business. However, the business burned to the ground shortly after opening leaving Larry with new options and decisions. Shortly after, Larry accepted a job at Union Elevator and Warehouse Company. In three years, he was promoted to the fo...