October 19, 1980 ~ March 25, 2024
Forrest Levi Koch passed away peacefully March 25, 2024, in Colorado Springs, CO. Forrest was born in Salida, CO. on October 19, 1980. He graduated from Cotopaxi High Scholl in 1998.
Forrest is survived by his father Stanley and mother Pamela Koch, his brother Austin, and his wife Michelle Koch, and two nieces Novalee and Roxan Koch, plus many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Forrest was a very good piano player. The family used to love listening to him play. When he was a young boy, he and his family used to love fishing in Saguache Park. He was also a very good student.
He loved his family, music, and cooking. He will be missed dearly.
There will be no services per the families wishes.
Danny “Dan R” Ridenour has been in radio and television broadcasting for over 40 years, starting as a senior in high school in Rogers, Arkansas. His radio career has had stops in Nashville, Memphis, Oklahoma, and eventually, Colorado. Dan enjoys being involved in the community, having been a member of the Upper Arkansas Service Club and is currently on the board of directors for the Salida Community Center and is a member of the Chaffee County Fair Committee. He and his wife Carrie spend their days doing everything the mountains have to offer: hiking, camping, fishing and skiing. They've raised 3 children and have 2 grandchildren.
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