Thomas P. Koontz

Dear Mrs. Koontz,
I have posted on Rockford East High school website remembering the days I spent at Rockford East until I graduated in 1970. The most wonderful and caring teachers that I have ever remembered was Mr. Koontz. He was so compassionate and left a lasting memory for me to emulate! I am now a Nurse Practitioner and try to carry on with what I learned both from my God, my parents, and my teachers such as Mr. Koontz. May you find peace knowing he made a lasting impression that is paid forward to what he shared with us. Sincerely, Beth Beck

My thoughts and prayers are with you as you go thru this very difficult time without the love of your life by your side. May your faith, family and friends help you in the journey of loss. I always liked seeing his smile at church.

Marilyn, Kris & Jen, Our Love & thoughts to you & the four beautiful Grand kids. we join you in missing Tom already. He & I shared a wonderful day with Finlay & Theo enjoying our shared Grandfathership with lots of laughs & Joys, being led to all the local park playgrounds . A good man with a good sense of Life. Dave & Miriam too.

I really enjoyed working with Tom for many years at South Junior High. He was an amazing teacher. He always had this wonderful smile and sparkle in his eyes as shown in his picture!! Thinking of you at this sad time and wishing you moments of peace. With sympathy on your measurable loss!!! Be assured of my prayers for Tom, his family and friends!!

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

He was a wonderful teacher and coworker. He will truly be missed. May he Rest In Peace.

Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the death of your dear love one may God give you strength to endure this most difficult time of your life please read John 6:40

I have fond memories of Mr. Koontz and his social studies class at Tech. He was a good man. I enjoyed reading about his missions work! My condolences to Kris and the whole family. ~Cheryl Towler, Class of '88

Tom was such a good man. Peace to you, Marilyn, and the rest of your family. Thoughts and prayers are with you. May good memories give you comfort.

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Tom was a wonderful teacher and was so very proud of his family. We have many fond memories with Tom at South Junior High which we will treasure always.

Tom had a smile that just made you happy, appreciated and wanted to be around him. When I worked with him, I could feel his compassion, patience and strength for life. God bless all the loved ones during this time.