Samuel (Joe) Joseph Koch II
Samuel (Joe) Joseph Koch II, 42, formerly of Bucyrus, residing in Kansas died unexpectedly November 26, 2012. He is the son of Carolyn (Darrell) Lewis of Bucyrus and the late Samuel J. Koch.
Sam was born September 10, 1970 in Tacoma, Washington and spent most of his childhood in Bucyrus. Sam joined the Army in 1989 and was stationed in Korea, Texas, Washington D.C., Germany and Colorado. During his service in the military, he fought in Desert Storm and was a distinguished member of the Old Guard, a regiment that is a major unit of the Military of the District Of Washington. He protected and served his country and family with bravery, honor, and loyalty. He retired from the military in 2010 and began a second career in Kansas as County Emergency Management Director. Sam made keeping that county safe a priority and worked on government grants and training exercises. Sam was a proud, hard working, and sweet man. He loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved telling his stories and showing off his trophies to anyone who would listen, and there were many. He was a very proud father and loved his three children with all his heart.
He is survived by his children, Kiley A. Groves of Columbus, Samuel J. Koch III, Brooke A. Koch of Kansas and their mother, Aimee (Knuth) Koch; two sisters, Kerrie (Joe) Sheaffer of Virginia, Nina (Kevin) Assenheimer of Bucyrus; and a brother, Stephen (Jena) Koch of California; three grandchildren, Seth, Riley Groves and Kendrick Mc,Dowell; nieces, Bethanie and Kasie Sheaffer, Madelyn Assenheimer, Savannah Koch; and nephews, Nate Assenheimer and Dan Koch; and his beloved dog, Esha; also surviving are many beloved aunts, uncles, cousins, and life-long friends, Connie Carpenter and Travis Blackburn.
A memorial service will be held at the First Church of the Nazarene, 2165 St Rt 4, Bucyrus; on December 15, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. in the chapel.
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I am so sorry to hear the passing of Joe. May God's comfort be with you all always.
Judy
Friend
October 11, 2017
Our condolences to Steve Kock and family
Dan & Sally Fletcher
December 14, 2012
Nina, Carolyn and families: Want you all to know that we are praying for God to bring you comfort and peace. Love to all.
Chrissi and Bob Lamphear
December 12, 2012
Carolun, Nina and Stephen,
I am very sorry to hear about your loss. Sam was a great friend and will be greatly missed.
Valerie (Pfahler) Lofton
December 12, 2012
My condolences go out. Sam was a vibrant member of our high school, and he will be missed.
Barb (Scott) Wirebaugh
December 12, 2012
I will be lifting up your family in prayer!
Rev. Brandon Quail
December 10, 2012
Carolyn and Darrell,
Thoughts Prayers and Love are with you. Wish we would have known.
Larry and Jackie
December 10, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless you and your family.
Mark Carlisle
December 10, 2012
Grew up with Sam...sorry for the loss of a dad, brother, uncle, cousin and friend...thinking of you all...
Sharon Redmon-Bentley
December 8, 2012
Samuel Koch
December 6, 2012
Carolyn,Nina, Steve, Kerrie,Sammy, Brooke and all,
Words cannot express how deep my sorrow is for you at this time. You are all in my prayers and I treasure great memories of the childhood our children shared and good visits with Sam & his family in Colorado. I loved Sam as my Travis's best friend and I know how much he will miss his hunting buddy. Love to you all,
Linda Blackburn
December 6, 2012
Carolyn,
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and the family.
Lisa Wolfe
December 6, 2012
So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tina Sluss Blevins
December 6, 2012
So sorry to hear of your loss our prayers are with you.
Mona and Bill Hill
December 6, 2012
Carolyn, I am so sorry to hear about Joe. What a lose for you. Prayers for you and yours.
Penny Billings
December 6, 2012
Nina, Carolyn, and family,
We were so sorry to learn of your loss. We had not met him, but just knowing you tells us he could light up a room with his personality. Our deepest sympathy to you.
Bob and Jane Howell
December 6, 2012
Nina. I am so sorry for your loss may God hold you in his arms at this sad time. I remember How sweet Sam was and he always want to hang out with us when we were growing up I had a lot of fun with him. What a great guy!! God Bless you and your family
Angi Eidson
December 6, 2012
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. He was a wonderful man.
Judy Frey
December 6, 2012
Carolyn, Nina and Families,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. May the love of family and friends help you through your grief. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Love, Sandi & Dwight Leuthold
Sandi Leuthold
December 6, 2012
Carolyn, Nina and Familes; We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Sandi & Dwight Leuthold
December 6, 2012
Carolyn so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Michelle Smith
December 6, 2012
Nina and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Alena Fox
December 6, 2012
Carolyn, Nina, and Family
I am so sorry to hear about Sammy's passing. Your family will be in my prayers.
Shari Easterday-Bowlin
December 5, 2012
I remember Sam growin up he was friends with my boys So sorry to read of this loss To young to leave so sad Sincerely Pat Zehring
December 5, 2012
Nina , and Family ..
We are so sorry to hear about Sam. You are in our thoughts and prayers , May God give you comfort . God Bless !
Larry and Kathy Stinchcomb
December 5, 2012
Nina, so sorry for your great loss! May God give you the Peace that passes understanding and strength to get through!!Your family will be in my prayers!! Love Deb Hoffer
December 5, 2012
We are so sorry to hear about your loss .. God Bless and take care .. We will be praying for you and Know that God will give you so much comfort .
( Friends of Nina )
December 5, 2012
I am very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to Carolyn and the entire family.
Sheryl Bryant
December 5, 2012
Carolyn, I am so very sorry, Ken died 2 weeks ago today so I know first hand the pain you are suffering. I loved Sam and Steve as if they were my own and this breaks my heart.
jackie hancock
December 5, 2012
Carolyn and Nina,
I am so very sorry to learn of his death. I enjoyed meeting him at the office and know how very proud you both were of him You have my sympathy.
Wanda Sharrock
December 5, 2012
Carolyn and family, we are so very sorry for your great loss.
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of grief of your dear son.
Roger & Debbie(Ferguson) Smith
December 5, 2012
CAROLYN, NINA,and FAMILY
My deepest sympathy goes out to your family. Hopefully your great memories will keep you strong in the months and years to come. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
God Speed,
Billie Jo
Billie Jo Carr
December 5, 2012
Carolyn and Darrell,
We are so sorry for the loss of your son. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Love, Pat and Kellie Gabriel
December 5, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of your loss, your family will be in my prayers.
Janell Croneis
December 5, 2012
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