Robert Edwin Koch, 87, of The Renaissance, Manchester Twp. passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at home. Robert was a tool and die maker for General Motors for 35 years before retiring in 1991. Robert was born in Newark, and resided in Edison before moving to Manchester Twp. in 2001.

Robert proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1960-1966. He was a member of Lakehurst Presbyterian Church, American Legion, and United Auto Workers Union. Active in his community, Robert belonged to the Men’s and Veterans Club in The Renaissance.

Robert was predeceased by his father Robert Koch, his mother Doris Koch, and his sister Lois Ostapczuk. Robert is survived by his loving wife Nancy Koch (Waple), of 63 years, 4 daughters, Joyce Koch (Deanna Janora) of Mount Laurel, Cheryl Cohen (Jeffrey Cohen) of Westfield, Linda Byrne of Blackwood, Marilyn El-Zahr (Alfred El-Zahr) of Lebanon Twp., his siblings, Grover Koch (Patricia) of Toms River, Janet Mazziotti (Alexander) of Hawthorne, Leonard Koch (Carol) of Allentown, his brother-in-law Edward Ostapczuk of Shokan, NY, Joan Koch-Eger of Harrisonburg, VA, 8 grandchildren, Riley Janora-Koch, Jared Janora-Koch, Andrew Cohen, Russell Cohen, Samuel Cohen, Miles Byrne, Sophia El-Zahr, Jacob El-Zahr, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and neighbors.

Funeral mass Friday, October 30, 2026, at 9am at Lakehurst Presbyterian Church, 101 Orchard St., Lakehurst with burial to follow at Rosedale Cemetery, Linden.

In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation in Robert’s memory to the charity of your choice.