SANDRA “SANDY” KOCH
Sandra “Sandy” Koch passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, surrounded by her family. Born April 17, 1951, in Batesville, she is the daughter of Leonida (Nee: Kellerman) and Gilbert Munchel. She married Ron Koch Sr. on May 6, 1972, at Holy Family Church, and he preceded her in death April 12, 2000.
Sandy was a generous and kind person that loved her family unconditionally. We could give you a list of her accomplishments, hobbies and pastimes, but she wouldn’t have wanted that. Instead, she would have wanted you to know that she lived a life of no regrets and took great joy in the simple joys of life; a walk with her children, a long car ride with her partner, a laugh-filled outing with her siblings and time with friends. She always said, “Life is about the simple things” – and she truly lived this.
Sandy spent the last year of her life teaching her family and friends how to die with dignity and grace and was grateful for every day God gave her. She was not afraid to die and believed she was going home.
Sandy is survived by her son Ron (Dawn) Koch Jr. of Oldenburg; daughter Kendra (Brian) Niese of Dover; partner Daryl Boggs of Oldenburg; sisters Lynn Schene of Oldenburg, Paula Parmer of Batesville; brother Gary Munchel of Oldenburg and grandchildren Soren, Elly, Owen, Josie and Kayden. She is preceded in death by her husband, parents and brother Kelly Munchel.
Visitation is Monday, February 13, from 4 – 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 14, at Holy Family Church with Rev. Mike Chowning officiating and burial in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers and gifts, the family requests memorials to the Franklin County Humane Society or Margaret Mary Health Hospice.