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Thomas Brecht
THOMAS BRECHT
Atkins
Thomas Lee Brecht, 66, passed away Dec. 27, 2014, at his home with his loving family at his side. Services:
10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30, at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Norway, with the Rev. Craig Steimel officiating. Burial: Mound Cemetery, Watkins. Visitation: 3 to 6 p.m. Monday at the parish center.
Tom was born Dec. 30, 1947, to Harold and Florence VanHoeck Brecht. He was a lifelong resident of Watkins.
Tom is survived by daughters, Krista (Brian) Schlief and Dana (Shane) Gallagher; grandchildren, Kohltyn Swehla, Bradyn Schlief, Chase and Casey Gallagher; and sister, Jan Brecht-Clark and husband Neil.
Arrangements are with Brosh Funeral Service, Norway.
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