Specialist Matthew Jarrod Kocher, US Army, 24, formerly of Inverness,FL passed away Monday, December 11, 2017 in Germany. Matt was born on June 5, 1993 in Painesville, Ohio to Robert Kocher and Laura Lovick and came to Citrus County in 2005 from West Palm Beach, FL. Matt attended Our Lady of Fatima Parish and Citrus High School. Prior to graduation he moved to Boise, Idaho, where he graduated from Centennial High School.
After his graduation in 2012, Matt enlisted in the US Army. He was a 91F Armorer, repairing small arms and artillery. He was always going above and beyond his assigned duties. His first duty station was Ft. Polk in Louisiana and had been stationed at Baumholder, Germany for almost 2 years. Matt had just re- enlisted to continue his service and dedication to his country.
Matthew was a devoted father who loved his family. To all that knew him, he was a happy and funny guy, an honest man of high integrity who always put others first. He would help anyone who needed assistance.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Zirel Kocher , Houston,Texas; his daughter Alliyah and 2 step children Jasiah and Ava, all of Texas; his mother Laura Lovick and her companion Bob Postelli of Inverness; his father, Robert Kocher and wife Martha, of Inverness; maternal grandmother, Beverly Lovick, Inverness; paternal grandfather, Charles Kocher and wife, Shirley, Mentor, OH; 4 brothers: Robert Kocher, Jr and wife Andrea, Ocala, FL; Joshua Kocher and Tiffany Lopez of Idaho; Danny Kocher of Eustis, FL; Brandon Kocher, Inverness; aunt and uncle, Marie and Bill Jacobson, Inverness; uncles: Tom Lovick and wife Kate of Ohio; Steve Lovick and wife Sally, Ohio; Mike Lovick and wife Karen, Ohio; many nieces, nephews and cousins.
The Mass of Christian Burial for Matt will be offered on Thursday, December 28, 2017 at 10:00 AM from Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, with Fr. Tim Cummings, celebrant. Military Honors will be rendered at the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell following the service. Friends may call at the Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home in Inverness on Wednesday, December 27th from 5 PM until 7 PM.
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