Koth, David James (1946-2018)

KOTH, LANGHANS, PACE, LIMBERT, THEESFIELD, KOLNER

Posted By: Paul Nagy (email)
Date: 2/6/2019 at 16:41:26

David J. Koth
September 24, 1946 - December 25, 2018

David James Koth, age 72, of Alta, Iowa, died on Tuesday, December 25, 2018, at the Methodist Manor Retirement Community in Storm Lake.

David, a son of Harvey and Lydia (Langhans) Koth, was born on September 24, 1946, in Storm Lake, Iowa. In his youth, he was baptized at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Storm Lake and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Hanover where he remained a lifelong member. David attended grade school at St. John’s in Hanover until the eighth grade. Then, he transferred to the Alta High School where he graduated in 1964. Eventually, David married Kathy Pace in Alta. To their union, one son, Michael, was born, and he welcomed a step-son, Tim.

Throughout his adult years, David had more than one occupation. For fifty years, he farmed; for over forty years, he drove a truck for DeKalb, and for several years, he sold seeds. In addition, a member of the Alta Fire Department for twenty-five years, he served ten years as Fire Chief.

In his free time, David enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. His hobbies included tractor-pulling and keeping up with Nascar. In his younger years, he liked to travel with friends. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Those left to cherish his memory include his son, Michael (Tammy) Koth, of Alta, Iowa; his step-son, Tim (Kari) Limbert, of Early, Iowa; his brother, Paul (Donna) Koth, of Alta, Iowa; his sister, Lois (Lynn) Theesfield, of Ames, Iowa; and his nieces and nephews: Matt Koth, Leah (Sam) Kolner, Gretchen Theesfield, and Charles (Jena) Theesfield; as well as extended family members and friends. David was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Lydia; and an infant sister, Ruth Koth.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 29, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Hanover. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will take place on Friday, December 28, 2018, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in ALTA. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Alta is in charge of the arrangements.

Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Homes, Alta, Iowa, 2018.

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