RAPID CITY--Brian "Chowder" Koch, 49, passed away at his home on Monday, June 23, 2008. Brian Koch was born on June 27, 1958 to Lowell & RoseAdelle Koch in Mankato, Minnesota. He graduated from St. James High School in 1976. He was a very handy man and put his skills to use at various jobs in St. James and Rapid City including Koch Construction, Swift Eckrich and Toro. On December 1, 1990 he married Keri Mosenden at First Lutheran Church. They had two children, Kaylee and Kristen but later divorced. Brian especially enjoyed Sturgis, riding motorcycles, tinkering on motorcycles, fishing and spending time with his friends. He gave a helping hand to anyone who asked. Survivors include his daughters, Kaylee Koch and Kristen Koch of Windom, MN; parents, Lowell and RoseAdelle Koch of St. James, MN; brothers, Terry and Lori Koch of St. James, MN and Kevin Koch of Morton, MN; sister, Becky and Mark Sandmeyer of St. James, MN; many nieces, nephews and friends. Brian was preceded in death by his grandparents; aunts; uncles and his nephew, Brent Koch on June 16, 2006. A memorial service will be held at 1pm, June 29, 2008, at First Lutheran Church, St. James, MN Interment will be at Elm Creek Cemetery, Trimont,MN. His online guestbook is available at www.sturmfh.com