George Jerome Brecht
August 27, 1930 — May 22, 2014
George Jerome Brecht, 83, of Walker, Iowa, died Thursday, May 22, 2014, at his home. Family will greet friends from 3-7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 28, 2014, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point. Burial will be at Walker Cemetery at a later date.
Survivors include his wife, Eva Jeanne of Walker; children, Susan Woods of Walker, Mark (Sue) Brecht of Waterloo, Peggy Fitzsenry of Independence, Russell (Linda, friend) Brecht of Walker, and Brad (Cammie) Brecht of Dubuque; twelve grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren and two on the way; and siblings, Marilyn, Elodie, Elaine (Clark) and Jim (Barb).
He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Justin; sister, Bernadine; and brother, Don.
George was born on August 27, 1930, in East Moline, Illinois, son of Bernard and Josephine (VanSteenhuyse) Brecht. George served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. On July 31, 1953, he married Eva Jeanne Smock in Iowa City, Iowa. George was a long time welder and designer, and also a truck driver for a short time. He was a jack of all trades, master of many. George was a member of the American Legion Ray Post #376. He enjoyed fishing, cards, gambling with his wife, but most of all he loved his family and spending time with his grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.
The family would like to thank Dr. Ghosh, Unity Point Hospice and the many doctors that cared for him.
Survivors include his wife, Eva Jeanne of Walker; children, Susan Woods of Walker, Mark (Sue) Brecht of Waterloo, Peggy Fitzsenry of Independence, Russell (Linda, friend) Brecht of Walker, and Brad (Cammie) Brecht of Dubuque; twelve grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren and two on the way; and siblings, Marilyn, Elodie, Elaine (Clark) and Jim (Barb).
He was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Justin; sister, Bernadine; and brother, Don.
George was born on August 27, 1930, in East Moline, Illinois, son of Bernard and Josephine (VanSteenhuyse) Brecht. George served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. On July 31, 1953, he married Eva Jeanne Smock in Iowa City, Iowa. George was a long time welder and designer, and also a truck driver for a short time. He was a jack of all trades, master of many. George was a member of the American Legion Ray Post #376. He enjoyed fishing, cards, gambling with his wife, but most of all he loved his family and spending time with his grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.
The family would like to thank Dr. Ghosh, Unity Point Hospice and the many doctors that cared for him.
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