David T. Couch, 78, and lifelong resident of Kentland, passed away at 12 p.m. (noon), Monday, May 07, 2012 in his residence surrounded by his family. He had been battling cancer for the last 14 month's. He was born January 23, 1934 in Kentland to the late James T. and Isabelle (Farrell) Couch and later earned his GED from Lafayette Jefferson High School. Mr. Couch was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Army 4th Division Infantry serving during the Korean Conflict. His marriage was to Bonnie Wilcox on June 7, 1969 in Cahokia, Illinois. She died November 28, 2008. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Kentland and the Kentland American Legion post #23. Mr. Couch was retired from South Newton High School where he was a longtime bus driver and served as custodian for his first couple years. Prior to that he was an owner/operator of a Phillips 66 service station and worked with his brother at Couch Roofing. Dave was a wonderful example of how to treat others, always generous and willing to help others. He enjoyed his interaction with people at the school and the service station, never knowing a stranger. Surviving are two daughters, Tammy Shepherd (husband: Rusty) of Lafayette and Tonya Knoth (husband: Matthew) of Battle Ground; a step-daughter, Phyllis Murphy (husband: Ronald) of Montmorenci; two step-sons, Thomas Voris of Kentland and Charles Voris (wife: Diana) of Goodland and a brother, James Couch of Kentland. Dave loved spending time with his family, especially his 10 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death with his wife and parents are two brother, Timothy and John Couch and four sisters, Betty Moser, Patricia McKee, Jeanette Ford and Mary Antcliff. A rosary service will be held at 3:45 p.m. followed by visitation until 8 p.m. Thursday, May 10, 2012 in Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home of Kentland. Funeral Mass 11 a.m. Friday, May 11, 2012 at St. Joseph Catholic Church of Kentland, Fr. Rob Bernotas to officiate. Interment to follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Kentland. Memorials may be made in his name to Jasper County Hospice or the American Cancer Society.