Obituary: Minnie L. Brech

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In memory of

Minnie L. Brech

of Philip, South Dakota, died on Sunday, January 12, 2014 at the Philip Nursing Home in Philip at the age of 96

Minnie Lorene Peterson was born January 11, 1918, near Reliance, South Dakota, the daughter of Carl and Lula (Fletcher) Peterson. She grew up in the Reliance area and graduated from high school there. She attended Junior College in Wessington Springs, South Dakota, and later went to work for the ASC office in Kennebec, South Dakota.

On November 25, 1943, she married Delmar Leo Brech in Kennebec. Following their marriage they moved to the Brech Family farm and ranch southwest of Cottonwood where they resided until moving to Philip in 1982.
Her husband Delmar preceded her in death on September 25, 1983.

Minnie was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Evening Guild, and the American Legion Auxiliary, all of Philip. Minnie was an excellent seamstress and loved to play cards.

She is survived by her four daughters, Barbara (Ronald) Ranger of Appleton, Wisconsin, Nadine (Jack) Kasper of Grand Junction, Colorado, Norma Schilling of Ft. Pierre, and Judy (Jim) Hansen of Turton, South Dakota; one son Scott (Becky) Brech of Philip; a daughter-in-law Carolyn Brech of Chadron, Nebraska; 17 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren, step-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren, and step-great-great-grandchildren; one brother Roland (Billie Mae) Peterson of Reliance; and a host of other relatives and friends.

In addition to her husband Delmar, Minnie was preceded in death by two sons Darrel and Richard; one grandson Richard; three sisters; and six brothers.

Visitation was held 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, January 15, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Philip, with a vigil service at 7:00 p.m.

Mass of Christian Burial was held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, January 16, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Philip, with Father Kevin Achbach as celebrant.

Interment was at the Masonic Cemetery in Philip.

A memorial has been established.

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Visitation: 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, January 15, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Philip.
Vigil service: 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 15, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 a.m. Thursday, January 16, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Philip
Interment: Masonic Cemetery in Philip.

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Norma & family,
Was sorry to hear of your Moms passing; it is always difficult to lose ones Mom, She will forever be in Your heart. You are all in our thought & Prayers. Gods Blessings, Kathy & Jerry ~ Kathy & Jerry Noteboom 13886 Onammi Ave. Yuma, Az. 85367 (1/12/2014)
so sorry to hear about your mom she was a very sweet lady. our thoughts are with you at this sad time

~ Rayma (Jensen) Reimann Midland, S D (1/12/2014)
We are thinking of all you folks during this difficult time, she was a very special lady. Hold onto all the memories. God Bless ~ Les & Joann Pearson Philip, SD (1/12/2014)
Scott and Family~
We are saddened for the loss of your mom-but know that you were able to enjoy many happy years with her! So many wonderful memories made for you to keep close! We will be thinking of you in these coming days. ~ Vonda and Jason Hamill Milesville (1/12/2014)
Minnie lived a long life with a very loving family. She was very sweet, the little I knew of her. As my daughter said, Richard is welcoming her with open arms. ~ Sue Schneider Beloit,WI (1/12/2014)
Scott, Becky and family
Thinking of you and wishing you many smiles in the coming days-- remembering all the good times and precious memories of time spent with Minnie over the years. ~ Karen Pearson Rapid City SD (1/12/2014)
I cleaned for Minnie in high-school on Wednesday's after school, what a sweet and kind lady she was. Thoughts and prayers with all of her family. God Bless, Christa(Eide)Fitch ~ Christa Fitch Milesville SD (1/12/2014)
God's Peace and our love ~ Dianna & Larry Diehm Fort Pierre SD (1/12/2014)
Dear Brech Family, What a wonderful lady she was, we will always remember what a true, honest and loving friend she was to our Aunt Berniece. I knew she had reached the end of the rope here on earth the other night, I said Good night Minnie as I was leaving Mom after supper and she said she didn't know what was good about it, we had a little visit then and I knew she was begging The Lord to let her go home! Again what a wonderful lady. ~ Mary Kay Sandal Plainview, SD (1/12/2014)
When I was Minnie's neighbor, it was a delight to visit with her. As she lived these last years, she delighted in faith, in family, in remembering the hardships and the happiness. May the angels lead you into paradise... ~ Fr.Ron Garry McLaughlin SD (1/12/2014)
Dear Nadine, Scott, Becky and the entire family, my sympathies to all on the loss of your dear Mother. I had just wished her Happy Birthday the day before and in her gracious manner she thanked me and we had a short conversation. Many blessings to all. ~ Kay Foland Rapid City (1/12/2014)
I met Delmar and Minnie probably 55 or so years ago. My mother, Veronica(Phronie) Spear was a cousin to Delmar. She thought the world of Minnie and used to talk about her in a very loving way. My thoughts and prayers are with all the Brech family. ~ Ken Spear 11609 Chief Twomoon Rd, Cheyenne, Wy (1/12/2014)
Sending our love to the Brech family. Our hearts goes out to you. She was a lovely lady! She took the memory of her family being with her that day to celebrate her 96th birthday. Priceless! ~ Kathy Mead & Steve Ludemann Pierre SD (1/12/2014)
Jim and I are thinking of all the family and wish we could attend the funeral, but since we can't, remember the good times and always keep them in your hearts. ~ Jim & Vonnie O'Dea Howes, SD (1/12/2014)
I have so many great memories of Minnie and our Cottonwood Community Club. She was a valuable member, always agreeable, and always contributing her many talents. What a precious lady---I'm so grateful to have known her all these years! ~ Justin and Joyce Wheeler 24208 Fairview Rd. Philip, SD (1/12/2014)
Scott, So sorry to read of your mom's passing. I remember her as a very friendly lady. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. ~ Rob Stalder Lakewood CO (1/12/2014)
I am so sorry for the loss of your very special Mother. Your Mom and Dad were very special and exceptional people to me. ~ Joanne Bloom Rapid City (1/12/2014)