Bryce Joseph Brecht, 26 Sep 1961 - 04 Sep 2021

BRECHT, LATOUR, HUEDEPOHL, WERNER, WARD

Posted By: Sarah Witte (email)
Date: 9/8/2021 at 14:46:00

Bryce Joseph Brecht, 59, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, at UnityPoint-St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids. A visitation will be held on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Norway from 3 to 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 10, 2021, also at St. Michael's. Interment will be held at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Blairstown. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Blairstown EMS or St. Patrick's or St. Michael's parishes.

Bryce was born Sept. 26, 1961, the son of Edwin and Eileen (LaTour) Brecht. He grew up on the family farm near Watkins and graduated from Benton Community High School in 1980. He furthered his education at Northeast Missouri State, graduating with a B.S. in Accounting. After college, Bryce returned home to farm with his father and also drove truck for Ballard Trucking. On Aug. 1, 1992, he was united in marriage to Shelly Huedepohl in Williamsburg.

Farming was Bryce's passion, operating a cow/calf operation, raising corn and beans, as well as custom baling. He was able to purchase the adjoining farm and welcome his son Tanner to farming for three generations of Brechts on their Century Farm. He was a lifelong member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Watkins and was an accomplished vocalist, singing for weddings and funerals at the churches, as well singing a duet of the National Anthem with his son Tanner at sporting events.

Bryce loved to serve others and was a member of the Blairstown EMS. He also donated more than 50 gallons of platelets at the Mississippi Valley Blood Center in Cedar Rapids. His family was his greatest joy, and Bryce loved to attend their sports and musical events. He also coached Future Stars Basketball with his daughter Kelsey.

He is survived by his wife, Shelly; children, Kelsey Brecht of Cedar Rapids, Tanner (special friend Nicole) of Watkins; his parents, Ed and Eileen Brecht of Watkins; sister, Theresa Werner of Cedar Rapids; many special nieces and nephews; his father-in-law, Dennis Huedepohl of Williamsburg; brothers-in-law, Scott (Andrea) Huedepohl and Jeff (Gretchen) Huedepohl; and sister-in-law Kristin (Andrew) Ward.

He was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Connie Huedepohl. Online condolences: www.phillipsfuneralhomes.com.

Published by The Gazette on Sep. 7, 2021.