Heath Allen Koth

Dates

November 21, 1971 - July 26, 2026

Obituary

Heath Allen Koth, 54, of Mitchell, SD, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 26, 2026, at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital in Mitchell. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Wednesday, August 5, at RiverTree Church in Mitchell. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery in Mitchell. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5-7:00 PM at the church. Arrangements by Bittner Funeral Chapel.

A live stream of Heath’s funeral service can be viewed at: https://youtube.com/@wearerivertree?si=NuYWSqHsIvBobm-v

Heath Allen Koth was born on November 21, 1971, in Mitchell. He was the son of Joyce Piehl (Knutson) and Lance Koth. Heath attended Mitchell High School graduating in 1990. He then attended Bartlesville Wesleyan College obtaining an Accounting Degree.

Heath loved to help people and he valued the many friendships he built throughout his life. After college he spent two years on the mission field in Russia, three years in Philadelphia working as an accountant for Ernst and Young, six years in Indianapolis working for Global Partners, ten years for Vantage Point Solutions in Mitchell, and most recently as a contracted substitute school teacher in Sioux Falls and a tax accountant for Nelson and Nelson. He was a relationship builder, loved to help people, and loved to travel the world.

He was a life-long member of the Wesleyan Church and had a strong faith in God.

He is survived by his mother, Joyce (Dan) Piehl; father, Lance (Patty); sister, Samantha (Dallas) Prater; brother, Mike; brother, Majok (Christina) Kur; step sister, Jennifer Breidenbach (Jason); step brother, Jason (Rebecca) Hanssen; and his cherished nieces and nephews, Mya, Ellie, Kinzey, Landon, Carter and Lexi.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Herman and Jennie Knutson, Ray and Deloris Koth; his uncles, Larry Koth and Raymond Knutson; and nephew, Maze Oliver Prater.

In lieu of flowers and to honor Heath’s passion for helping others, please consider a memorial to Anchor’D Recovery Center in Mitchell, SD; https://pay.anchordrecovery.com

Visitation(s)

Date
Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Time
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Location
RiverTree Church
601 N Sanborn Blvd
Mitchell, SD 57301

Service

Date
Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Time
10:30 AM

Location
RiverTree Church
601 N Sanborn Blvd
Mitchell, SD 57301

Cemetery

Graceland Cemetery
Mitchell, SD

Posted by Julie Knutson Greene on July 30, 2026

So sorry for the loss of your son.
May God give you strength to get through this.

Posted by Gaylord Gillette on July 30, 2026

Sorry to hear about Heath. The lord c wi

Sorry to hear about Heath. The Lord will be with you thru these times

Posted by Paula Ness Northrup on July 30, 2026

My deepest sympathy to your families in the loss of your loved one. I got acquainted with Keith while woeking at Vantage Point where we reminisced about BWC and world travels. His sense of humor was a bright spot in the office and he will be deeply missed by many. Prayers, dear friends.

Posted by Doug & Bonnie Carlson on July 29, 2026

So sorry for your loss, our prayers are with all of the family.

Posted by Gary & Kay Shafer on July 29, 2026

We are sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved son. May the Lord rewards him with the fruits of heaven he so deserves. We did not know your son personally, but reading his obituary and the comments tells us he was a dear and gentle man 🙏🙏

Posted by Beverly thompson on July 29, 2026

I knew Heath through my son John. He was at my place in Storla a few times he was a likeable kid to me. Loved to feed him BBQ and potatoe salda. He also helped my son to go get dryer out. I’m so very sorry for your loss. It’s awful to loss one of your kids. God be with you all.

Posted by Pam (Truman) Ward on July 29, 2026

I am so sorry to learn of Heath's passing. I knew him as a fellow volunteer with the Wesleyan "Go-Net" program in Vladimir, Russia from 1994-1997. He was a fun teammate, and he enjoyed his ministry and relationships in Russia. I am sorry for your family's loss, and I am praying for all of you.

Posted by Nathan Sparks on July 29, 2026

My sincere condolences to the Koth family, may you cherish the memories. My thoughts and prayers to you during this difficult time.

Posted by Donna Bult on July 29, 2026

So sorry to family and friends on the loss of Heath. Prayers and sympathy to all.

Posted by Stan ruff on July 29, 2026

so sorry for your loss prayers for your family

Posted by Barbs f LarryZimmerman on July 29, 2026

So sorry for your loss 🙏🌹❤️

Posted by Scott and Jill Olson on July 28, 2026

This news came as quite a shock. Heath was a good friend, a sweet soul, and a practical joker who could easily get me going. We will miss him terribly. We are standing with the family and all his friends who I know are also hurting deeply.

Posted by Jenna Daley Doorn on July 28, 2026

So sorry for your families loss🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

Posted by Kelly Gross on July 28, 2026

Words can not express how bad I feel for you. I am so very sorry for your loss. My prayers are going up for you to find some kind of peace during this journey.

Posted by Heidi Geppert on July 28, 2026

So sorry to hear about Heath's passing. To his family-you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Posted by Heidi Geppert on July 28, 2026

So sorry to hear about Heath's passing. To his family-you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Posted by Anne Steffen on July 28, 2026

Heath was an a dear friend growing up. He will always be remembered as a caring, supportive, and fun person. I am saddened to hear of his passing, but comforted by the knowledge that he is now with the Lord.

Posted by Margie Johnson on July 28, 2026

Thinking of his family - thinking of Heath brings back alot of good memories. Sincerely sorry for your loss.

Posted by Preston on July 28, 2026

Great person, so sorry to hear this and prayers with the family

Posted by David Shepard on July 27, 2026

You were a great man and and an awesome friend

Posted by Sheila DiPippo on July 27, 2026

Holding your family in my prayers. So sorry that you have to say goodbye. This is something a parent never wants to do. I have fond memories working with Heath at Vantagepoint.

I have learned in this journey so far that the pain is worth it because we have lived so deeply.