MARYVILLE, Mo. — The Norman family of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, is Northwest Missouri State University’s 2023 Family of the Year, a recognition bestowed each fall during the university’s Family Weekend
Koski, who was director of the Fremont Parks and Recreation Department, died Jan. 2.
She was 50.
Tributes for Koski poured into the Tribune like a waterfall as people lauded a woman who supervised construction of Splash Station, extensive remodeling of Fremont City Auditorium, and many other projects.
Koski graduated from Fremont High School in 1988 and Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Missouri, in 1992. She began working for the City of Fremont as recreation program coordinator.
She was promoted to recreation superintendent in 2005 and director of parks and recreation in 2016.
Koski received her 25-year service award from the city in November 2020.
âKim spent her life working hard to expand sports and recreation opportunities in Fremont and she was particularly proud to oversee the remodeling of the city auditorium,â said Brian Newton, city administrator. âThe transformation of the auditorium will be a lasting tribute to Kim and work she did for