Nickolas L. "Nick" Brecht
September 5, 1978 — July 16, 2012
Nickolas “Nick” Brecht, 33, of Central City, died Monday, July 16, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 20, 2012, at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church, Central City. A scripture service will begin at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, July 19, 2012 at the church in Central City, and the family will greet friends immediately following, until 8:00 p.m. Burial: Mt. Clark Cemetery, Central City.
Survivors include his wife, Cara; four children, Rebecca, Rachel, Renee, and Ryan, all at home; his parents, Philip and Judy Brecht of Central City; grandparents, Cletus and Beverly Brecht of Central City; sister, Stacey (Mark) Neighbor of Center Point; and nieces and nephews, Shane, Mason, Matthew, Miranda, Audri, and Levi.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Delwin and Shirley Howe.
Nick was born September 5, 1978, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Philip and Judy (Howe) Brecht. He graduated from Central City High School in 1997, and from Kirkwood Community College in 1999. He married Cara Callahan on December 21, 2001, in Coggon, Iowa. Nick has always farmed with his family, and worked for Orschlen Farm and Home for 15 years. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, and uncle. Nick loved farming with his family, spending time with his girls, watching deer, and napping with Ryan. He was easy going and liked visiting and being with people. Nick was an avid Cubs and Hawkeye fan. Nick will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
A memorial fund has been established for Nick’s children.
Survivors include his wife, Cara; four children, Rebecca, Rachel, Renee, and Ryan, all at home; his parents, Philip and Judy Brecht of Central City; grandparents, Cletus and Beverly Brecht of Central City; sister, Stacey (Mark) Neighbor of Center Point; and nieces and nephews, Shane, Mason, Matthew, Miranda, Audri, and Levi.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Delwin and Shirley Howe.
Nick was born September 5, 1978, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Philip and Judy (Howe) Brecht. He graduated from Central City High School in 1997, and from Kirkwood Community College in 1999. He married Cara Callahan on December 21, 2001, in Coggon, Iowa. Nick has always farmed with his family, and worked for Orschlen Farm and Home for 15 years. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, and uncle. Nick loved farming with his family, spending time with his girls, watching deer, and napping with Ryan. He was easy going and liked visiting and being with people. Nick was an avid Cubs and Hawkeye fan. Nick will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
A memorial fund has been established for Nick’s children.
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