Brock D. Rechtzigel
Friday, June 15, 1973
Date of Death:
Sunday, July 19, 2015
Age:
42 years old
Visitation
Date: Wednesday July 22, 2015
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Thursday July 23, 2015
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Funeral Service
Date: Thursday July 23, 2015
Time: 11:00 am
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Grandview Memorial Gardens [ view map ]
In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to:
Please click on link: http://www.gofundme.com/brockmemorial
Friday, June 15, 1973
Date of Death:
Sunday, July 19, 2015
Age:
42 years old
Friday, June 15, 1973
Date of Death:
Sunday, July 19, 2015
Age:
42 years old
Brock D. Rechtzigel
The funeral service for Brock Dennis Rechtzigel will be at 11:00am on Thursday July 23, 2015 at the River Park Chapel, Macken Funeral Home with Rev. Shari Mason officiating. Burial will be in Grandview Memorial Gardens in Rochester. A visitation will be held from 5:00pm ~ 8:00pm on Wednesday evening and one hour prior to the service on Thursday at River Park Chapel, Macken Funeral Home.
Brock Dennis Rechtzigel, 42 died unexpectedly on Sunday morning, July 19 at his home.
Brock was born on June 15, 1973 in Cannon Falls to Bette (VanGuilder) and Dennis Rechtzigel. He attended Cannon Falls Schools.
Brock spent most of his adult life living in Rochester, MN with several years spent in Phoenix, AZ.
Brock had many talents and exceled in most everything he did. He was especially gifted as a craftsman and woodworker. He could build anything. Just give Brock an idea or design and he could build it.
Brock was a very sociable and likeable guy. He had many good friends and he enjoyed spending time with them.
October 31, 1997 was one of the happiest days of Brock’s life when his daughter Brittani was born. Brock was a kind, caring and dedicated father who deeply loved his children.
The saddest day of Brock’s life was the day he lost his beloved sister and best friend, Jessi Fritz on March 14, 2005. Jessi’s death was a devastating loss for Brock, from which he never truly recovered.
Brock will be remembered for being a good friend to many, a warm and caring nephew to his many aunts and uncles, a beloved grandson to his grandparents, a super fun and doting uncle to his nieces and nephews, a much loved brother to his siblings and a devoted and dedicated son to his parents. Brock was an especially tender and caring son to his mother.
Brock is survived by his mother Bette VanGuilder Albert, his father Dennis (Patty) Rechtzigel, his children Taylor and Brittani, his sister Bree (Tim) Smude, his brother Ryan (Angie) Rechtzigel, his brother-in-law Brad (Jan) Fritz, his nieces and nephews, his paternal grandparents Art and Delores Rechtzigel, and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Gene and Betty VanGuilder and his sister Jessi Fritz.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to the family via http://e.gofund.me/brockmemorial.
Arrangements by Macken Funeral Home, 1105 12th Street SE, Rochester, MN and online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
Condolences
The family of Brock D. Rechtzigel has received the following condolences.
Brock went to school with my little brother. When they were teenagers, he spent so much time at our house that it was like having an extra brother around. I remember Brock as a cute and energetic kid, friendly and kind. It is incredibly tragic that he is gone at age 42.
Impressions from Brock
Brock’s open nature presented a genuine man with whom I was immediately stricken with by the solid qualities of his character and values. He was endearing, sincere and admirable. Stepping in to help others at the drop of a hat without a thought; that was his way. Nearest and dearest to Brock was time with his family.
Brock’s core exuded love for his whole family; siblings, parents, and daughter. He would never consider being nearby a family member and not stopping to visit. Brock recently took his daughter to Valley Fair Amusement Park- stopping to visit his mother along the way. He spoke of being humbled and grateful to have a relationship with such a beautiful, hard-working and goal-oriented daughter of which meant the world to him.
Privileged to have known him for a short time.
my heart is heavy with this news, Brock was always one of the most nicest guys in high school. Great FFA member, and always had a way to make me smile when it seemed the world was against me. He was great childhood friend and will be dearly missed. My prayers are with you Ryan and Bree...and with the rest of his family as well. Heaven an amazing angel with this guy.
Michelle Wilson aka Michelle Dicke class of '93
I have fond memories of Brock and my brother, David, growing up spending time at our house and I'm so sorry to hear of his passing. My deepest sympathies for your loss.
Dear Patty and Dennis,
Our condolences to you on the loss of your son, Brock. Please know you are in our prayers.
Bruce and Wendy Mathiowetz
To All of Brocks family -
I am so sorry to hear this news! I havent seen Brock in many years but growing up (pretty much) in the Rechtzigel family and babysitting with Brenda - I can remember him well. Such a great loss.. My thoughts and prayers to all of you!
My prayers go out to all of your family during this very difficult and sad time.