Fund Est. 1995 John Boch was born on September 26, 1917. Kay was born on September 19, 1924, in Portland. John and kay married on September 20, 1961.
John Boch retired from the U.S. Postal Service in July 1972 after a 37-year career, including 11 years as postmaster from 1961-1972. He was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption catholic Church in Decatur, its Holy Name Society, a member Knights of Columbus Council 864, and the National Order of Federal Retirees.
Kay Boch was an employee of the public relations department of American Airlines at airports in New York City and Washington D.C. and after relocating to Decatur, owned and operated the Kiddie Shop in downtown Decatur for 30 years. She was a member of the St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, its Rosary Society, and the parish council. She was former chairwoman of the retail division of the Decatur Chamber of Commerce, a member of the local Psi lota Xi Sorority (40years), and a member of the Humane Society. She graduated from the Christian college for girls at Columbia, Missouri and the University of Mexico in Mexico City.
The John and Kay Boch Scholarship Fund was established in 1995. Monies generated by this fund are awarded as grants to various non-profit Adams County organizations and to scholarships which benefit Adams County youth and adults (scholarships).
The John and Kay Boch Fund was managed by their nephew, Bob Boch. bob built this fund from four million to five million dollars over the 20 years he was president of the Boch board. Though deceased, John and Kay Boch were leaders in the philanthropic giving in Adams County. Establishing a supporting organization in the ACCF in 1996, this fund has provided stability to the Foundation. Growing the fund to over $5,000,000 nephew Robert Boch was very dutiful as he managed the investment and the distribution of the grants and scholarships.
Bob Boch turned the investment responsibilities over to the ACCF in 2020. Bob set up eligibility requirements to provide support to current / adult college students. The priority is to support non-traditional students (out of high school 5+ years). If funding allows, support is extended to include On-track students (out of high school 1-5 years). The ACCF has been involved with the John and Kay Boch Scholarships since 2000.
Each year, several students are recognized with a John and Kay Boch Scholarship. Since inception, hundreds of students have benefited from the generous gifting of John and Kay Boch.
The ACCF respectfully remembers: John Boch, 78 and Kay Boch, 70
(John: September 26, 1917 -December 19, 1995 /
Kay: September 19, 1924 -April 18, 1995)