Obituary of John Bernard Kocher

KOCHER, John Bernard passed away May 4, 2016 at The Civic Hospital in Ottawa at the age of 75. John is survived by his three children, Michael of Ottawa, Scott (Stephanie) of Kemble, and Tammie (Rob) of Waterloo. He is also survived by four grandchildren, Sophia, Michelle, Chantel and Calum, two sisters, Margaret Kominek of Waterloo and Eva McKenzie of Toronto, and his former wife Karen Kocher of Hepworth. He is predeceased by his parents Michael and Anne Kocher of Hepworth. John achieved his CPA at the age of 19 with Ward Mallette in Owen Sound and ran a private practice into his 70's in the Kemptville area. He is well known for establishing the Hepworth Country Music Hall in the late 1960's and for bringing both Canadian and Nashville acts to the Grey Bruce area. John suffered from bipolar disorder most of his life and found comfort in his work and country music. Friends may call at the DOWNS AND SON FUNERAL HOME, Hepworth on Sunday May 8 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Expressions of remembrance to the Canadian Mental Health Association or to the Bruce Grey Music Hall of Fame would be appreciated. Messages of condolence are welcome at www.downsandsonfuneralhome.com