On Tuesday, February 4, 2020, Elmer Eugene Kosch passed away peacefully at the age of 92.Elmer was born on May 7, 1927 in Jessup, Pennsylvania to Victor and Ethel Kosch.He was a proud World War II veteran serving as a United States Merchant Marine.

Elmer married his devoted wife Betty Danko on April 7, 1951, settled in Dearborn, Michigan and raised their six children.Elmer was preceded in death by his wife Betty, eldest daughter Deborah Jean, parents, and brother Victor Kosch.

Elmer is survived by his children: Ilona Baggett (Dennis), Gregory Kosch (Haydee), Robert Kosch (Nancy), Betty Ann Kirk (Tim), Steven Kosch (Eileen), Timothy McKenna (Deborah Jean), and Kimberly Kosch.His 13 grandchildren:Gregory Kosch Jr. (Lauren), Robert Kosch (Jessy), Ryan Kosch (Megan), Marta Evans-Wilson (Jeffery), Matthew Kosch (Amanda), Michael Kosch (Jacqueline), Kristen Abell (Stephen), Nicholas Johnson (Kelsi), Christopher Kosch (Shelby), Andrew Kosch (Brittany), Steven Kosch, Jennifer Packwood, Amy Lange (Brett); 14 great grandchildren:Sophia, Amelia, Adeline, James, John, Jagger, Griffith, Leah, Clara, Blake, Sydney, Miles, Michael, Benjamin and another great grandson on the way.Elmer's 4 siblings:Victor Kosch (Helen), Ernest Kosch (Nancy), Georgette Silagy (John), Donald Kosch (Mary) and sister-in-law Rosemarie Bartha (Zsigmond).

Visitation will be Friday, February 14, 2020 from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Hackett- Metcalf Funeral Home.A Military Service will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 10:00am at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family gratefully requests donations be sent to the Gary Sinise Foundation to support and honor those who have sacrificed to ensure our freedom and security. www.garysinisefoundation.org/veterans/donate