Harry was born Nov. 17, 1929, in Omaha to Harry and Katherine Denny Koch.  

Harry came to us from Omaha Central High School and majored in basic engineering at Princeton. He was a member of Campus Club, roomed with Ed Wilkins, graduated with honors, and was in ROTC. He served in the Army Field Artillery in Korea. He and Abigail “Gail” Young were married in 1954.  

For more than four decades he led and expanded the Harry A. Koch Co. insurance and brokerage house founded by his father in 1916, which became one of the largest brokerage firms in the country. His leadership in the industry was recognized in 1995 when he was named president of the Council of Insurance Agents and Brokers. His deep involvement with Aksarben, a philanthropic organization based in Omaha, included serving as councilor, governor, and in 1997, king.  

Harry died Feb. 24, 2019, in Omaha. He is survived by his wife, Gail, and by sons Harry and Daniel and their families. Harry was predeceased by his daughter Katherine Joyce and brother John. Services were held at St. Andrew Episcopal Church. Memorials can be directed to the church at 925 South 84th Street, Omaha, NE 68114. 

Undergraduate Class of 1951