Jeffrey Krech Obituary
Jeffrey "Jeff" Krech, age 65, of South St. Paul, MN passed away on September 5, 2024.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 9th at Carbone's in Cottage Grove from 2 to 6 pm.
Jeff was born in St. Paul on July 21, 1959 to Mathew and Rose (Seliga) Krech. He was raised in Cottage Grove and graduated from Park High in 1978. He spent most of his working career at Coca-Cola. In his spare time Jeff enjoyed fishing, car rides, 70's and 80's music, and classic cars, but he was happiest when spending time with his grand kids and family. He loved to joke and laugh with family!
Jeff is survived by wife Nancy (Anderson); daughter Bobbilee (Matt Oien) Pokorny and son Kyle Krech; grandchildren Dilyla and Ezra Oien; siblings Doug (Diane), Terry, Jack (Peggy), Louanne (Tim Lenartz) O'Brien, Tim (Cindy), Joan Krech, Margie (Jeff) Hauschildt, Don, and Wendy (Tom) McGahn; as well as many nieces, nephews, sister and brothers-in-law. Jeffrey is preceded in death by his parents Mathew and Rose Krech.
"Dad, we hope you and grandpa are fishing in Heaven. We Love You"
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