Jed Koontz Obituary

Jed Koontz, 48, passed away unexpectedly in his home on July 21st, 2025. He was born on May 23, 1977 to Jake and Bobbie (Rudicel) Koontz in Hutchinson, Kansas. Jed lived in Hutchinson Kansas for his entire life and graduated from Nickerson High School in 1995. In high school, Jed wrestled and played football – as a wrestler, he won 2nd at State. After graduation from Nickerson High School in 1995, Jed worked at Dillons Warehouse for the last 27 years. Jed was known among his friends and family for his witty sense of humor – often making you laugh so hard, you would cry. Jed loved playing golf with his buddies and fishing in the Minnesota/Canadian Boundary Waters for small mouth bass with his Dad. He also enjoyed bird hunting with his Dad. Jed was very kind and generous – always helping his folks with many, many projects without complaint. Our hearts are broken by his sudden loss and he will be dearly missed. Jed is survived by: his parents Jake and Bobbie Koontz of Hutchinson, KS, his sister Denny (partner John Hormell) Koontz of Fayetteville, AR; aunts Kemba (Bob) DeGroot of Cary, NC and Nita (Larry) Sherrill of Valley Center, KS and his cousins Angie Miller and Lori Sherrill of Valley Center, KS. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Bill and Lois Rudicel and his paternal grandparents, Mary Jo and Johnny Koontz. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date (yet to be determined). Friends may sign his book at Elliott Mortuary from 9 am to 5 pm Monday thru Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Hutchinson Animal Shelter or the American Heart Association, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, Kansas 67501.