Sandra “Sandy” Faye Koch, 80

Sandra “Sandy” Faye Koch, of Stevens Point, passed away with her beloved husband, Terry, at her side, on Aug. 24, 2025, at House of the Dove in Marshfield, at the age of 80.

Sandy was born April 10, 1945, in Cecil, the daughter of the late Melvin and Myrtle (née Wiskow) Schultz. She grew up in the area and attended local schools. She graduated from Bonduel High School with the Class of 1963.

Following high school, Sandy began working for IBM where she met the love of her life, Terry Koch. Together they decided to leave IBM and start their own respective businesses. Terry started The Discounter, and Sandy started Creative Touch, both located in Plover.

As a business owner, Sandy was an active member of the Plover Area Business Association for 10 years. She also worked hard to give back to her community. She devoted countless hours to Stephen Ministry and various committees at Trinity Lutheran, including the Christian Life and Growth Committee, which was responsible for a weekly Wednesday Night Supper. Sandy dedicated herself to making those dinners a success, with the help of others. Additionally, she and Terry both found joy in volunteering with Operation Bootstrap each holiday season.

Sandy cherished her time with her family and especially enjoyed boating with Terry on Lake Michigan, the Bay of Green Bay, and Lake Butte des Morts. She also enjoyed knitting, often with her neighborhood knitting group. Sandy and Terry welcomed a beloved pet dog, Riley, who was part of their family for seven years.

She is survived by her husband, Terry of Stevens Point; a son, Jeff Kehoe (Terri) of Swedesboro, N.J.; her step-children, Kimberly Fay (David) and Jeffrey Koch (Suzan); and her step-grandchildren, Cody and McKenzie. She is further survived by her brother, Larry Schultz (Deb) of Bath, Pa.; two sisters, Debbie Hull (David) of Shawano and Pam Schmidt (Ron) of Bonduel; seven nieces and nephews, Jennifer Reese (Frank), Michael Schultz (Mareike), Susan Dennard (Tim), Mindy Lohff (Kevin), Josh Hull (Caitlin), and Courtney and Miranda Schmidt; and 10 great-nieces and nephews, Jake, Sam, Henry, Arlo, Nathan, Amy, Brody, Logan, and twins expected in December.

Sandy was preceded in death by her parents.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Sandy’s husband, Terry, for the exceptional care and loving devotion he provided during her illness, and to Compassus Hospice staff and House of the Dove for their kind and compassionate care, as well as their support to Sandy and her family.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established in Sandy’s name at a later date.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1410 Rogers St., Stevens Point. Friends and family may gather at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service.

Shuda Funeral Chapel is assisting the family.