Rose M. Koch

October 1, 1930 - December 3, 2021

Rose Marie Koch of Grand Ledge passed away December 3, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Rose was born October 1, 1930 in Bay City, Michigan to the late Victor Joseph and Marie Emily (Moore) Ouellette. She graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Gaylord Class of 1948 and in 1953 went to work at Fisher-Body in the Paint Department until she retired in 1984. Rose enjoyed traveling and especially looked forward to trips to Hawaii. When she traveled to New Orleans, she always looked forward to jazz music and the culture. She was a creative person and painted with watercolors, drew sketches and did portraits of many of her family members. Rose was also a talented seamstress made her own clothes, and made bracelets and jewelry to give to many of her family and friends. She was a great cook, loved to dance and to go fishing. In her later years Rose enjoyed spending time with her Red Hat group. She is survived by daughters, Nanette (Dennis) Hahn and Laura (Scott) Reinsmith; grandchildren, Jason (Linda) Garza, Angela (Mike) Burston, Ashley and Jacob Reinsmith; great grandchildren, Daniela, Jason Jr., Thalia and Salvador Garza, Jordan, Star, Reina and Autumn Burston; Step-Children, Mark Koch, Ted (Terri) Koch and Christine Mignone; step grand children, T.J.(Lindsey) Andrea (Jeremy) Anthony, Kyle and Alley and great step grand children ; siblings, Mae Harding, David (Jane) Ouellette and Victor (Connie) Ouellette. Many nieces and nephews. Rose was preceded in death by her husbands, John Kolar and Ted Koch; son, Gregory John Kolar; siblings, Joanne Boylan and Lawrence Ouellette A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions in Rose’s name may be given to Independence Village of Grand Ledge, 4775 Village Drive, Grand Ledge, Michigan 48837. Arrangements by the Holihan-Atkin-Barclay Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. Share your memories and condolences online at www.holihaatkin.com