Survived By: Her three children, Megan, Melanie, and Michael Daas, husband Richard Karch, stepchildren Melinda and Richard "Boomer" Karch, and her brother Randall Jesmok.

Kim was born in Milwaukee on October 19, 1964 to Robert and Judith (Schroeder) Jesmok. She was raised in the Waukesha area, but the family relocated to Milwaukee while she was in high school. After high school, Kim spent time in Utah and New Jersey before marrying David Daas on New Years Eve 1985 in Milwaukee, WI. The couple settled in Milwaukee and welcomed three children: Megan, Melanie, and Michael Daas. After David's passing on November 12, 2003, Kim relocated with her children to Rosholt, WI. There she spent her time gardening, raising livestock, cooking, and entertaining. She was known for her kind heart and loyal friendship. Her door was open to all, and she enjoyed taking care of anyone who walked through it. On December 2, 2005 Kim married Richard Karch. With the marriage she gained two bonus children that she loved dearly, Melinda and Richard "Boomer" Karch. Kim passed away in her sleep August 25, 2005 of an undiagnosed genetic heart condition. She was proceeded in death by her parents and first husband.