Obituary of Thomas E. Koett

Tom passed peacefully at the age of 87 of natural causes on November 11, 2019. Born in Des Moines Iowa on September 5, 1932, Tom was one of seven children born to Charles and Laura Koett.

Tom served and was honorably discharged from the US Navy. He loved golf and retired from owning Koett Machine and Repair Shop in Parker for 22 years. After retirement, Tom and Lois traveled, golfed, and square danced. Tom was a member of the Emerald Canyon Men’s Golf Association.

Of his many talents was playing the organ, being able to fix or build just about anything and being a friend to all. He was a kind and gentle man who will be missed greatly.

Tom is survived by his wife Lois with whom he shared 31 years of marriage. He had 4 children; daughters, Karen Malm and Kris Fisher, and sons, Daniel (deceased) and Guy Koett, along with stepsons, Mark and Mike Osenbaugh. He leaves behind six grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Services were entrusted to the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home.  Thoughts and condolences can be made to the family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com.