Randy Koch

Randall L. Koch, 65, of Cozad, Nebraska, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2019, at his home. 

Randy was born Feb. 21, 1954, in Cozad to Rodney and Wanda (Hess) Koch. He graduated from Cozad High School with the class of 1972 and attended Kearney State College. Randy obtained his master’s degree in industrial technology. 

He taught in Eustis before doing some carpentry work through Randall L. Koch construction for seven years. Randy went back to teaching at Cozad until his retirement in 2015. 

Randy met and married Pam Saum while teaching in Eustis. To this union, three children were born, Jeremy, Jennifer and Jacqui. 

Randy taught drivers ed, coached middle school football and kept book for varsity football and basketball. He was an avid golfer and fisherman. He was a devoted Husker and Cozad Haymaker fan. Randy loved traveling and taking trips with his family and time at their cabin at Plum Creek Canyon. 

Survivors include his wife Pam; children, Jeremy (Bailey) Koch of Cozad, Jennifer (Jim) Louthan of Lincoln and Jacqui (Austin) Hendrickson of Riverdale; grandchildren, Hudson and Asher Koch of Cozad; step grandchildren, Joslyn Outz of Lincoln and Taylor and Mason Louthan of Lincoln; parents, Rodney and Wanda Koch of Cozad; brothers, Ronald (Carol) of Minden, Russell (Quenna) of Fremont and Robbie (Karen) of Seward; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.

Online condolences may be shared at berrymanfuneralhome.com. Memorials are suggested to the family in his name for later designation. Cremation was chosen. 

A Celebration of Life was held Saturday, June 15, 2019 at the American Lutheran Church with Pastor Steve Berke officiating.