He was preceded in death by his wife, Lou Gay Couch; a son, Paul Desmond Couch; two brothers, Richard Couch Ron Couch; uncles, Joseph Jakse, Alvin Jakse, Frank Jakse, Fred Couch, Harry Couch and Joseph Couch.
Surviving are two daughters, Shannon Couch, Pensacola, Florida, who cared for her father during his last days, and Martina (David) Mariani-Estep, Toney, Alabama; one grandson who he adored, Tristan Dante Mariani; a brother, Don (Mary Ann) Couch, Rochester; one cousin, Helen (Jim) Mutchler, and nephews, Ron (Megan) Couch Jr. and Don (Lori) Couch Jr.