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Timothy Brech Obituary

Timothy Allen Brech, 46, was called home to heaven on March 19, 2016 after a courageous eight-year battle with colon cancer.

Tim was born September 14, 1969 in Rochester, MN to Dwayne and Patricia (Mueller) Brech. The family moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado in 1972. Tim graduated from Wasson High School and married Tracy (Brown) Brech June 19, 1993. They had two loving children, Tessa and Tristan.

Tim received a B.A. in Project Management and worked at several companies in Colorado Springs doing Facilities Management and AutoCad drafting. Tim loved playing the saxophone, wood crafting, and riding dirt bikes with his son and father. Tim spent many years coaching his children's soccer teams.

Tim is survived by his wife Tracy, children Tessa and Tristan, grandmother Gertrude Mueller, parents Dwayne and Pat Brech brother Brian, loving in-laws, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Funeral services will be held on March 30 at 4:00 p.m., at Family of Christ Lutheran Church, 675 W. Baptist Rd., Colorado Springs, CO 80921.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to assist the family with expenses to the Tim Brech Memorial Account at ENT Credit Union, account #969534.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Gazette on Mar. 24, 2016.

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Kim Brownlow

March 30, 2016

You all will remain in my prayers as you work toward finding a "new normal" It looks different for each person...Tim has left an amazing legacy for many and a positive role model for perseverance. Kim

March 28, 2016

Find comfort in the God who is close to the brokenhearted.

Jason Hanson

March 25, 2016

Sir, best wishes to you and your family. May you find peace. Cherish those memories and live on through your brothers smile. Bless you guys!

Bill Kennedy

March 25, 2016

Tim was a great friend, Father, and man. His kindness and inner strength should be a model for all of us emulate.

Jenny Butts

March 24, 2016

Tracy my deepest sympathies. You all are in my prayers.

Mary Bohlander

March 24, 2016

May God's hand lift all of you up during this time of grief.

Denny & Marlys Rustman

March 24, 2016

Prayers & hugs dear friends.

Gigi Morley

March 24, 2016

Grace, Peace, & Mercy.

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