Jacob J. Kocha, 20, New London, formerly of Green Bay, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 10, 2014. He was born June 2, 1993, in Green Bay, to Michelle Baumgart and Patrick Kocha. Jacob attended Southwest High School and received his HSED while attending Job Corp. where he also earned a certificate in bricklaying. Jacob was employed at Spiegelberg Implement Inc. in Weyauwega.
Survivors include his mother, Michelle (special friend, Jeremy Thomson & his son, Tristin) Baumgart; father, Patrick Kocha; siblings, Jenna, Gavin, Rylee, Talon and Kalvin; maternal grandparents, Richard and Sharon Baumgart; best friend, Joe Steeno and his father, Tim Steeno; and many aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends.
Jacob was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Sherry Christiansen and Paul Kocha.
Family and friends may gather Thursday, May 15, 2014, at Newcomer Funeral Home, 340 S. Monroe Ave., Green Bay, from 10:30am until the time of service at 12:30pm.