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Todd “TJ” Uecker Jr.

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Todd “TJ” Uecker Jr., age 28, of Cokato, formerly Hutchinson and Stewart, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 10, 2020, at the Hutchinson Health Hospital.

Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, January 16, 2020, at 11:00 A.M. at Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson with interment in the Oakland Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 15, 2020, from, 5:00-8:00 P.M. at the Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church.

 

Visitation/Gathering
Dobratz-Hantge Chapel
899 Highway 15 South
Hutchinson, MN
Website:hantge.com
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Service
Faith Lutheran Church
335 Main Street S
Hutchinson, MN
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Funeral Chapel
Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel
899 Highway 15 South
Hutchinson, MN 55350
Phone:(320) 587-2128
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Cemetery
Oakland Cemetery
805 Hwy 15 South
Hutchinson, MN
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Obituary

Todd ‘TJ’ John Uecker Jr. was born on October 18, 1991, in Hutchinson, Minnesota. He was the son of Todd John Sr. and Helen Marie (Kohlbacher) Uecker. TJ was baptized as an infant on November 10, 1991, and was later confirmed in his faith as a youth both at Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. He received his education in Stewart and Hutchinson.

TJ grew up in Stewart and Hutchinson and recently lived in Cokato, Minnesota. He was employed at Spectralytics in Dassel where he worked in production.

He enjoyed gaming online with friends, construction, remodeling, and had a special interest in cars. TJ especially enjoyed spending time with his family, nephews and friends.

TJ passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 10, 2020, at the Hutchinson Health Hospital, at the age of 28 years. Blessed be his memory.

TJ is survived by his:
Mother, Helen Kohlbacher of Cokato, MN;
Father, Todd Uecker Sr. and his wife, Jodi, of Stewart, MN;
Siblings, Felesha Pagel and her husband, John, of Gibbon, MN,
                Jaden Uecker of Hutchinson, MN,
                Micah Uecker of Stewart, MN,
                Jordyn Uecker of Stewart, MN;
Nephews, Milo and Peyton Pagel;
Grandparents, George and Rita Nelson of Litchfield, MN,
                            Dennis and Diana Klingbile of Ivanhoe, MN,
                            Robert Uecker of Buffalo Lake, MN;
Great Grandmother, Gladys Markgraf of Buffalo Lake, MN;
Step Grandparents, James and Terri Sangren of Dassel, MN;
Many other relatives and friends.

TJ is preceded in death by his Grandma, Darlene Nelson; Grandpa, David Kohlbacher; Great Grandparents, John and Lucille Stark and Nick and Johanna Grengs; Uncle, Chad Uecker, Great Uncle, John Stark; and Cousin, Christopher Ziemann.

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  1. Twyla n Chuck says

    January 13, 2020 at 8:05 pm

    Todd, Jody, Jordan, and Boys,
    Our deepest sympathy. Thoughts and prayers to all Families. We pretty much watched TJ grow up before our eyes, being next door neighbors. Remembering him always wrenching on something! Heaven has gained another Angel.

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  2. Barb says

    January 13, 2020 at 10:33 pm

    Jodie sorry to hear about todd wow hang in there Jodie your a special to me I’ll be praying god bless u

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  3. Mikey Lemke says

    January 14, 2020 at 10:56 am

    I’m speechless. So sorry to hear of this news! Love You guys!

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  4. Ashlei says

    January 14, 2020 at 4:50 pm

    I went to school with him in Stewart. My deepest sympathies to all of you and may the Lord comfort you in this time of loss.

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