Service Information
Ellen Brecht, age 96, of Biscay, Minnesota, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2019, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson, Minnesota.
Funeral service will be held Friday, August 30, 2019, 11:00 A.M. at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Glencoe, Minnesota, with interment following at the church cemetery.
Visitation will be held Friday, August 30, 2019, from 9:30 A.M.-11:00 A.M., at the church.
Obituary
Ellen Mae (Jerabek) Brecht was born on August 30, 1922, in McLeod County, Hutchinson, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Charley and Elsie (Bell) Jerabek. Ellen was baptized and confirmed as a young adult on March 1, 1946, by Pastor Edgar Streufert at the Lutheran Church Parsonage in Glencoe, Minnesota. She received her education thru the 8th grade at District 44 Country School. Ellen continued her education by attending the University Farm School for two years.
On January 10, 1944, Ellen was united in marriage to Theodore Oliver “Ollie” Brecht by Pastor Alf. Streufert at the home of Guy Field or Bell residence in Hutchinson. Ollie and Ellen made their home on a farm by Biscay. They were blessed with five sons, Ronald, Lowell, Bernard, Steven and Duane. They shared over 38 years of marriage until Ollie passed away in March of 1982.
Ellen was a farm wife retiring in 2006. She was a faithful member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Glencoe. Ellen was also a member of McLeod County Historical Society.
Ellen was a Master Gardener and loved her flowers. She enjoyed baking and her sheep and chickens. Ellen displayed her items at the McLeod County Fair and sold them at the Glencoe Farmer’s Market. She treasured the time spent with her family and friends.
Ellen passed away peacefully Sunday, August 25, 2019, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson at the age of 96 years, 11 months, and 26 days.
Blessed be her memory.
Ellen is survived by her:
Children, Lowell Brecht and his wife, Wanda, of Hutchinson, MN,
Bernard Brecht and his wife, Marsha, of Swanzey, NH,
Steven Brecht and his wife, Ruth, of Darwin, MN;
Daughter-In-Law, Paula Brecht of Biscay, MN;
Grandchildren, David Brecht and his wife, Nicole, Kevin Brecht and his wife, Katie, Corey Brecht and his wife, Emily, Eric
Brecht and his wife, Danielle, Teresa Brecht, James Brecht and his wife, Kari, Mary Homan, Ann Brecht,
Travis Brecht and his wife, Stephanie, Jared Brecht and his wife, Chris;
Great Grandchildren, Isaac, Camri and Micah Brecht, Kamryn and Kasidy Brecht, Oliver and Ada Brecht, Oswin Brecht,
Dylan Homan, Mikayla and Jayden Brecht, Dylan and Ellie Brecht;
Many Nieces, Nephews, Other relatives and friends.
Ellen was preceded in death by her Parents, Charley and Elsie Jerabek; Husband, Oliver Brecht; Sons, Ronald Brecht, Duane Brecht.
Jeanne Heitz says
What a joy to have known Ellen! My family and I so enjoyed seeing her in the Harmony neighborhood and listening to her stories about her boys and the farm she loved. God blessed her big heart.
Andrea Koenig says
We loved visiting the last years at Fern Pathway with your Mom! She loved to talk about the farm and the chickens she raised! She would call Arnie the birdhouse man~~~~and when we told her we lived on Otter Street, she quickly said that’s where Lowell lived~~~~So many times we sat on the the couch visiting or at the table with the cookies at 3 pm~~~~She also was very good at attending Chapel every Sunday and went to singing when Jim Nelson. Arnie pushed her many a time~~~~Blessed that we are able to make time to be at Harmony River. It’s a good place.
Andy and Arnie Koenig
Steve and Verlyce French says
Lowell and Wanda
Keeping you in our thoughts at this sad time. Sympathy to all of the Brecht family.