Allen N. Couch, 74, died Nov. 13 at Olympic Memorial Hospital in Port Angeles, Wash. He was the husband of the late Barbara (Ruot) Couch and had lived in the area most of his life.
Mr. Couch was born June 7, 1925, in New Milford, the son of the late Norman and Gertrude (Allen) Couch. He grew up in New Preston, where he lived until 1984.
He was a graduate of Romford School in Washington and a graduate of The Gunnery in Washington, Class of 1943. He was an outstanding athlete and played three varsity sports at The Gunnery. A standout pitcher, he was scouted by major league teams but decided to go into the service during World War II.
Mr. Couch joined the Army Aug. 24, 1943, and served until Jan. 7, 1946. He spent 22 months in Europe as a member of the infantry, holding the rank of corporal. He was the recipient of a Bronze Star for "exemplary conduct in ground combat." He also was awarded a Purple Heart, a Victory Medal, the Combat Infantryman's Medal, a Good Conduct Medal and the Meritorious Service Wreath.
After being honorably discharged from the service, Mr. Couch joined the family-owned business of Norman W. Couch, Inc., an automobile dealership in New Preston. He worked for the firm and was a part-owner for many years.
Mr. Couch and his wife moved to Morris in 1984, and he became a familiar face for many years as an employee of True Value Hardware in Litchfield. Mrs. Couch died in January 1995, and in 1997 Mr. Couch moved to the West Coast. In 1998, he moved to Sequim, Wash., to be near his son, Robert D. Couch, and his daughter-in-law, Sidney.
Mr. Couch was a member of the Washington American Legion Post No. 87. He served as president of the post at the same time his wife, Barbara, was president of the American Legion Women's Auxiliary.
He raced autos at the Lime Rock Park racetrack. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed camping and the outdoors.
Mr. Couch is survived by his son, Robert D. Couch, and his wife, Sidney, of Sequim; his daughter, Susan M. Cummings of New Milford; his grandson, William Couch of Houghton, N.Y.; and his brother, Norman Couch of Simsbury.
Calling hours will be held tomorrow (Saturday) from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Rowe Funeral Home at 283 Torrington Road, Litchfield. The funeral service will take place Saturday at 2:30 p.m., following the calling hours, also at the Rowe Funeral Home, with the Rev. Michael Moran officiating. Burial will follow in the East Morris Cemetery.
Contributions in memory of Mr. Couch may be made to the American Cancer Society, 40 North St., Danbury, CT 06810, or to the New Milford Hospital Cancer Center, 21 Elm St., New Milford, CT 06776.
Mr. Couch was born June 7, 1925, in New Milford, the son of the late Norman and Gertrude (Allen) Couch. He grew up in New Preston, where he lived until 1984.
He was a graduate of Romford School in Washington and a graduate of The Gunnery in Washington, Class of 1943. He was an outstanding athlete and played three varsity sports at The Gunnery. A standout pitcher, he was scouted by major league teams but decided to go into the service during World War II.
Mr. Couch joined the Army Aug. 24, 1943, and served until Jan. 7, 1946. He spent 22 months in Europe as a member of the infantry, holding the rank of corporal. He was the recipient of a Bronze Star for "exemplary conduct in ground combat." He also was awarded a Purple Heart, a Victory Medal, the Combat Infantryman's Medal, a Good Conduct Medal and the Meritorious Service Wreath.
After being honorably discharged from the service, Mr. Couch joined the family-owned business of Norman W. Couch, Inc., an automobile dealership in New Preston. He worked for the firm and was a part-owner for many years.
Mr. Couch and his wife moved to Morris in 1984, and he became a familiar face for many years as an employee of True Value Hardware in Litchfield. Mrs. Couch died in January 1995, and in 1997 Mr. Couch moved to the West Coast. In 1998, he moved to Sequim, Wash., to be near his son, Robert D. Couch, and his daughter-in-law, Sidney.
Mr. Couch was a member of the Washington American Legion Post No. 87. He served as president of the post at the same time his wife, Barbara, was president of the American Legion Women's Auxiliary.
He raced autos at the Lime Rock Park racetrack. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed camping and the outdoors.
Mr. Couch is survived by his son, Robert D. Couch, and his wife, Sidney, of Sequim; his daughter, Susan M. Cummings of New Milford; his grandson, William Couch of Houghton, N.Y.; and his brother, Norman Couch of Simsbury.
Calling hours will be held tomorrow (Saturday) from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Rowe Funeral Home at 283 Torrington Road, Litchfield. The funeral service will take place Saturday at 2:30 p.m., following the calling hours, also at the Rowe Funeral Home, with the Rev. Michael Moran officiating. Burial will follow in the East Morris Cemetery.
Contributions in memory of Mr. Couch may be made to the American Cancer Society, 40 North St., Danbury, CT 06810, or to the New Milford Hospital Cancer Center, 21 Elm St., New Milford, CT 06776.
Allen N. Couch, 74, died Nov. 13 at Olympic Memorial Hospital in Port Angeles, Wash. He was the husband of the late Barbara (Ruot) Couch and had lived in the area most of his life.
Mr. Couch was born June 7, 1925, in New Milford, the son of the late Norman and Gertrude (Allen) Couch. He grew up in New Preston, where he lived until 1984.
He was a graduate of Romford School in Washington and a graduate of The Gunnery in Washington, Class of 1943. He was an outstanding athlete and played three varsity sports at The Gunnery. A standout pitcher, he was scouted by major league teams but decided to go into the service during World War II.
Mr. Couch joined the Army Aug. 24, 1943, and served until Jan. 7, 1946. He spent 22 months in Europe as a member of the infantry, holding the rank of corporal. He was the recipient of a Bronze Star for "exemplary conduct in ground combat." He also was awarded a Purple Heart, a Victory Medal, the Combat Infantryman's Medal, a Good Conduct Medal and the Meritorious Service Wreath.
After being honorably discharged from the service, Mr. Couch joined the family-owned business of Norman W. Couch, Inc., an automobile dealership in New Preston. He worked for the firm and was a part-owner for many years.
Mr. Couch and his wife moved to Morris in 1984, and he became a familiar face for many years as an employee of True Value Hardware in Litchfield. Mrs. Couch died in January 1995, and in 1997 Mr. Couch moved to the West Coast. In 1998, he moved to Sequim, Wash., to be near his son, Robert D. Couch, and his daughter-in-law, Sidney.
Mr. Couch was a member of the Washington American Legion Post No. 87. He served as president of the post at the same time his wife, Barbara, was president of the American Legion Women's Auxiliary.
He raced autos at the Lime Rock Park racetrack. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed camping and the outdoors.
Mr. Couch is survived by his son, Robert D. Couch, and his wife, Sidney, of Sequim; his daughter, Susan M. Cummings of New Milford; his grandson, William Couch of Houghton, N.Y.; and his brother, Norman Couch of Simsbury.
Calling hours will be held tomorrow (Saturday) from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Rowe Funeral Home at 283 Torrington Road, Litchfield. The funeral service will take place Saturday at 2:30 p.m., following the calling hours, also at the Rowe Funeral Home, with the Rev. Michael Moran officiating. Burial will follow in the East Morris Cemetery.
Contributions in memory of Mr. Couch may be made to the American Cancer Society, 40 North St., Danbury, CT 06810, or to the New Milford Hospital Cancer Center, 21 Elm St., New Milford, CT 06776.
Mr. Couch was born June 7, 1925, in New Milford, the son of the late Norman and Gertrude (Allen) Couch. He grew up in New Preston, where he lived until 1984.
He was a graduate of Romford School in Washington and a graduate of The Gunnery in Washington, Class of 1943. He was an outstanding athlete and played three varsity sports at The Gunnery. A standout pitcher, he was scouted by major league teams but decided to go into the service during World War II.
Mr. Couch joined the Army Aug. 24, 1943, and served until Jan. 7, 1946. He spent 22 months in Europe as a member of the infantry, holding the rank of corporal. He was the recipient of a Bronze Star for "exemplary conduct in ground combat." He also was awarded a Purple Heart, a Victory Medal, the Combat Infantryman's Medal, a Good Conduct Medal and the Meritorious Service Wreath.
After being honorably discharged from the service, Mr. Couch joined the family-owned business of Norman W. Couch, Inc., an automobile dealership in New Preston. He worked for the firm and was a part-owner for many years.
Mr. Couch and his wife moved to Morris in 1984, and he became a familiar face for many years as an employee of True Value Hardware in Litchfield. Mrs. Couch died in January 1995, and in 1997 Mr. Couch moved to the West Coast. In 1998, he moved to Sequim, Wash., to be near his son, Robert D. Couch, and his daughter-in-law, Sidney.
Mr. Couch was a member of the Washington American Legion Post No. 87. He served as president of the post at the same time his wife, Barbara, was president of the American Legion Women's Auxiliary.
He raced autos at the Lime Rock Park racetrack. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed camping and the outdoors.
Mr. Couch is survived by his son, Robert D. Couch, and his wife, Sidney, of Sequim; his daughter, Susan M. Cummings of New Milford; his grandson, William Couch of Houghton, N.Y.; and his brother, Norman Couch of Simsbury.
Calling hours will be held tomorrow (Saturday) from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Rowe Funeral Home at 283 Torrington Road, Litchfield. The funeral service will take place Saturday at 2:30 p.m., following the calling hours, also at the Rowe Funeral Home, with the Rev. Michael Moran officiating. Burial will follow in the East Morris Cemetery.
Contributions in memory of Mr. Couch may be made to the American Cancer Society, 40 North St., Danbury, CT 06810, or to the New Milford Hospital Cancer Center, 21 Elm St., New Milford, CT 06776.
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