Koch, Nathan Gregory

Nathan Gregory Koch went to meet his Spirit in the Sky on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013.

Nathan was born July 31, 1972, in Iowa City, the son of Donald and (Celia) Jean Koch. He lived his entire life in Iowa City, graduating in 1990 from City High School, where he participated in concert choir, played saxophone in concert band, and lettered in diving. Nathan had a flair for drawing, especially working in chalk, and took a course at Kirkwood Community College. He married Nicole Schuur and they had a daughter, Maddyson, to whom he devoted his life.

Nathan was a spiritual man with a great love of the outdoors and was a minstrel at heart with a song to sing for any who chose to listen or join in with the raucous chorus. He was a craftsman and perfectionist in his chosen trade and worked for Iowa City and Corridor Drywall for over 15 years.

He was a gentle soul. Material things never were important to him. His greatest gifts to his family, many friends and acquaintances were those of generosity and compassion, a truly caring man who always put the feelings and well-being of others before his own.

His many interests included hiking, biking, RAGBRAI, spelunking, gaming, tobogganing and anything else that would let a 41-year-old man play like a 12-year-old boy. He loved his pumpkin patch and the pumpkins he produced for intricate carving at Halloween. He also enjoyed crafting igloos from giant piles of snow.

Nathan leaves behind his parents, Don and Jean; brother, Kyle; sister, Amy; Nicole; and the shining star of his life and his self-proclaimed greatest accomplishment, his beloved daughter, Maddyson.

Please join in celebrating the life of Nathan Gregory Koch. Services will be Friday at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, with visitation beginning at 5:30 p.m. and the memorial service at 7 p.m.

Donations for Nathan's memorial are being taken through US Bank. Donations should be made to the “Nathan Koch Memorial for the Benefit of his Daughter, Maddyson.”

Online condolences can be sent for his family through the Web at www.gayandciha.com.

Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation service is caring for Nathan's family and his services.

Published Nov. 15, 2013 in The Gazette