Bailey J. Koch

Bailey Jade Koch, 41, of Plum Creek Canyon, Nebraska passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025.

Bailey was born on April 29, 1984, in Lexington to Lane and Peg (Guettler) Kugler. After high school, Bailey attended Nebraska Wesleyan University, graduating with her bachelor’s in 2006. She received her master's degree from UNK in 2011, and her Doctorate from Walden University in 2020. She taught at UNK as an Adjunct professor and, most recently, was teaching at Holdrege Public Schools, where she adored her students and all of their accomplishments. Bailey and Jeremy were married on July 24, 2004, and started Natural Escapes together in 2007.

Bailey and Jeremy were married on July 24, 2004, and started Natural Escapes together in 2007.

Bailey was a fierce advocate for mental health, sharing their story publicly through their Anchoring Hope for Mental Health social media platform. Bailey and Jeremy published two books about mental health together in an effort to spread awareness and help others.

Bailey was a caring and compassionate teacher who loved her students dearly. She was an eloquent writer and was so passionate about helping others. She was very active in their church and enjoyed sharing about her love for Jesus. She loved working at Mac's Creek Winery on weekends and in the summer. Bailey enjoyed golf, life at the lake, and most of all, being with her family. She was known for wearing quirky glasses and earrings. She loved being goofy and having fun with those she loved.

A bank account for the Koch Family Memorial has been established at Waypoint Bank in Cozad for anyone wanting to donate. A Venmo account will be set up that will be tied directly to that account for those outside of Cozad. Cash can be deposited, and checks can be made out to one of the following: Jeremy Koch, Bailey Koch, Hudson Koch, Asher Koch, Koch Family Memorial, or Jacqui Hendrickson (account owner and Jeremy's sister).

https://venmo.com/u/Jacqui-Hendrickson

A Celebration of Life Service for Bailey, Jeremy, Hudson and Asher will be held on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Parkview Baptist Church in Lexington with Pastor Keith Strasburger, officiating. The Service will be live streamed via the Parkview Baptist website at: parkviewfamily.com/media For overflow, there will be additional seating available with the live stream at The Refuge in Lexington, 1105 Park St. and at the Cozad United Methodist Church, 1515 B St.

There will be a Memorial Book Signing with family and friends on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 from 4-8 p.m. at Parkview Baptist Church in Lexington.

Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com