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Gerreld Jacob “Gary” Fecht
25 Dec 1942 – 24 Apr 2023
| Birth | 25 Dec 1942 |
| Death | 24 Apr 2023 |
| Cemetery | Pleasant Hill Cemetery Axtell , Kearney County , Nebraska , USA |
| Added by | Rod Renken on 01 Mar 2024 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/252797054 |
Bio
Garreld J. Fecht, 80, of Axtell, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023 at Phelps Memorial Health Center in Holdrege. Garreld Jacob Fecht was born on December 25, 1942 to Rudolf and Maggie (Shaffer) Fecht at their home near Overton, NE. He was a twin and numbers 8 and 9 of 14 children. He received part of his elementary education at a country school southeast of Overton, finishing at a country school west of Lexington. Gary graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1961. He married (Hall) on June 15, 1963, and to this union two boys were born. Gary loved being outdoors and gardening along side his wife of 59 years. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed many trips goose hunting in his younger years. His greatest love however, was fishing. Gary went on numerous trips with his brothers, sons, and friends. One of his favorite trips was to Canada fishing for a week with his son, Mike, and his grandson, Spencer. He spent many years umpiring baseball and softball in the area, 33 years to be exact. Gary knew people from all over because of umpiring. He was also a baseball coach when his sons were younger. He served many years on the Axtell Volunteer Fire Department as a firefighter and EMT. He also served on the Village Board, and Windmill Manor Board. Gary worked for the City of Axtell, alongside Dan Weise for many years. Gary recalled having such good friends in the community over the years. He especially enjoyed his bond with Andy Wilson. Gary will always be remembered for his humor and love for time spent with family. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Clayton (Jane) Fecht, Leland Fecht, Richard Fecht, Kenneth Fecht; twin brother, Harold Fecht; sisters, Shirley Fecht, Rose Marie (James) Gruntorad, Mary (Melvin) Hicken; brothers-in-law, Harold Hird, Bob Chandler, Jim Downs. Inurnment will be held following the service at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Axtell.
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- Rose Marie Gruntorad 1928–1990
- Clayton Howard Fecht 1929–1990
- Rudolph "Leland" Fecht 1932–2011
- Mary Lorraine Fecht Hicken 1933–2008
- Richard S Fecht 1936–1947
- Harold Milton Fecht 1942–2007
- Shirley A Fecht 1951–1953
- Kenneth E "Kenny" Fecht 1952–2004
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