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Christopher Fecht Obituary

Name: Celebration of Life for Christopher Fecht
Start: 2014-04-26T17:00:00.000Z
Location: CLOSED-Crisp-Coon Funeral Homes Inc

Fecht, Christopher Christopher John Fecht joined other saints in heaven on April 20, 2014. Although badly injured in a car accident at 15, Chris proved his doctors and others wrong by going on to graduate with his Lakeland High class and then to earn his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from the U. of Central Florida in Orlando. Before his lingering injuries caught up with him, he worked with the elderly and others at the City of Altamonte Springs and helped raise money for their therapeutic pool. Chris lightened the lives of all who knew him, especially his family and many friends in Lakeland and the Orlando area. Chris is survived by his father John Fecht, step-mother Kay Sutton Fecht, sister Susan C. Fecht, aunt Anita Fecht Kline, cousin Daniel Kline, and step-brothers and step-sisters Tim Sutton (Regina), Scott Sutton (Heather), Michell Laing (David), and step-nieces Addison and Alexandra. There will be a celebration of Chris' life on Saturday April 26 at Crisp Coon Funeral Home, 201 First St. N., Winter Haven, beginning at 1:00 p.m. followed by a memorial service at 2:00. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Alliance for Independence in Lakeland.

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Published by Orlando Sentinel on Apr. 24, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Christopher Fecht

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35 Entries

Jim Ramsay

April 18, 2021

I found myself telling my daughter Grace, now 27, about Chris, who she had never met. I told her about the trajectory of his life: about his courage, tenacity, and grace; his fierce independence, sharp humor, and love of his family and friends. Rest in peace dear Chris.

Jim Ramsay

April 18, 2019

The weekend Anita and I spent with Chris in Florida, watching the way he lived his life, was a lesson to me in courage. Despite his struggles with the physical world, Chris was bright, funny, kquick to make friends. He was also wry, seeing the world through ironic-tinted glasses. I keep a photo of him beaming out at me. I especially remember him when Anita and I visit Point Lobos, on the San Francisco coast.
Jim Ramsay

shamane morejon

January 8, 2015

Chris really was a sweet guy. I lived with him and my mother during high school and he would always make Me giggle as he crawled around the house whistling. He had a positive attitude despite the many challenges he faced and influenced me to work out and be in shape. I hope his passing was peaceful and for anyone who had the pleasure of being his friend or acquaintance, know that you are blessed to have been around such a healing amber aura. Rock n roll Chris! Thank you for all the smiles!
-Shamane

Aixa Karan

May 4, 2014

I will forever keep you in m y heart!

May 4, 2014

Chris, God blessed me and gifted me with your friendship. Thank you for allowing me in your circle of friends and for touching my life the way you did. May you rest in peace dear friend.

Michele Leach-Pachinger

April 27, 2014

My beloved Chris, While we have been out of touch for a while now, there is not an ounce of my being that doubts that we have always been and will remain in eachothers' hearts forever....eachothers' first love! You always were and always will be part of who I am. Rest in peace my precious Chris. My thoughts and prayers are with your Dad and Susie; and I will love you and cherish our memories forever.

Karin Munkacsi-Whitley

April 26, 2014

I will always remember how Chris made me smile and how he played the heck out of those drums at LHS! Rest in peace old friend...

Dan Antolick

April 25, 2014

Chris, may you rest in peace. I will always remember the drum line years (the good times). You will be greatly missed. Prayers to the Fecht family.

Jim Ramsay

April 25, 2014

I knew of Chris, though his Aunt Anita, and talked with him on the phone from time to time, long before I met him face to face and spent time with him in March 2014. The first thing he did when we picked him up at his house, was to give us sandwiches. He thought we might be hungry. We were. That action was pure Chris. He then hoisted himself out of his wheel chair and into the car, had a huge smile on his face, and talked with cheerful energy about his working out at the gym, his travels, his friends. He had wide ranging interests, and a wide-range vocabulary which he used to speak with great precision about what he was thinking. He was remarkable. I'm 72, and in my entire life I've never met anyone with the sheer will and determination that Chris had. He and his family are in my thoughts and my heart.
Jim Ramsay

April 25, 2014

Chris we are all going to miss you at publix store 301. We all loved when you came in and make us laugh may you rest in peac. God please guide Chris into your arms and make him a wonderful Angel

Jill HAMMACK

April 25, 2014

Old Friend, you will be missed...Prayers to the Fecht family.

Shane Weaver

April 25, 2014

Our prayers go out to Chris's family and friends.

April 25, 2014

John, sorry for your loss. I just heard the news today; as we are out of state, we won't be able to make the service tomorrow, but know you are in our prayers.
Dave & Joyce Wendel

kim krenn

April 25, 2014

My prayers to his family as they mourn their loss.

Ann Reier

April 25, 2014

I have been blessed to be a part of the Fecht family and to have known Chris. His warm smile, generous spirit, and contagious sense of humor would brighten any room. We will miss you Chris. Enjoy the seat with the Angels, beside your mom.

Rod Proctor

April 25, 2014

God bless you, John, and your family as you grieve the loss of Chris. None of us want to out live our children. You and your family are in my prayers.

Meradith McGee

April 25, 2014

An inspiration. My thoughts are with you, Susie.

Liz Cruz

April 24, 2014

I used to love babysitting Chris and his baby sister so many years ago. His mom was an awesome youth leader as well! Miss them both!

Helen Shoemaker

April 24, 2014

Rest in peace Chris.
I remember your grace the first time I saw you in church after your accident.
Fly high Chris,
Shoemaker Family

Gabrielle

April 24, 2014

I had the pleasure of meeting Chris for the first time almost ten years ago at the gym. He was funny and kind and always had a smile. I will miss him very much and my prayers are with his family.

April 24, 2014

Chris,
We will miss you coming in to Publix. Your boisterous presence was contagious. I can't imagine not seeing you anymore.
Cyndi Court

You loved this pink shirt!

Lori McKewen

April 24, 2014

Janet Lynn Hall

April 24, 2014

Chris sincerely cared about his friends and I am proud he let me be part of his life. I don't know how many times his good moods and laughter lifted my spirits. He loved to be mischievous and loved it more if he could get you to be mischievous with him :-). Life had difficulties for Chris...and I do miss him deeply. Love you 4ever Chris ?

Lori McKewen

April 24, 2014

I have loved this beautiful man for the past six years. I knew how much you loved your independence and had to "accept the hand" that you were dealt in this life. I know that you are now not just walking but running and flying. You aren't just talking clearly but singing. You loved to sing. You are now playing drums for your King. Chris, you were truly a gift and inspiration to everyone. You had such grit, determination and fire to perform the many things that everyone else took for granted. You are now free. I will miss you and cry for you until we meet again. PC

April 24, 2014

He was one of the strongest yet kindest people I have ever known. His laughter was infectious and his smile was always genuine, just like him. I will miss him and I am praying for his family and friends. Say Hello to my parents for me please, Chris.
Bart Dunbar

I miss you Bubba!!

Susie Fecht

April 24, 2014

C Rich

April 24, 2014

His family from Publix 301 is very saddened by his passing . He was a constant joy and our hearts are hurting this morning. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family & friends .

Cindy Conley

April 24, 2014

Chris and I were classmates and friends. Chris you never missed an opportunity to make us laugh. You endured so much in your life and we admired you for your determination and spirit. Rest in peace, my friend. You are loved and missed by so many.

My guardian angels! I miss you both!

Susie Fecht

April 24, 2014

Maria Constanzo

April 24, 2014

He became a like a part of our family and he will forever be missed by us all. May all of his family know he was loved and forever will be missed.

Susie Fecht

April 24, 2014

He was the best big brother and my best friend. He's with our mom now and I pray at peace. I miss and love him so much! Please keep us in your prayers.

April 24, 2014

Chris was as bright spot in any day, and he will be very missed. Bob and I were blessed to have known him.
Bob and Linda Jones

Ronnie Grasha

April 24, 2014

Chris was a dear friend for nearly twenty five years I knew him as a very brave person full of courage who dealt with everything life would put before him. Chris was an inspiration to those who knew him, he had a wonderful sense of humor loved to go fishing and was the biggest Miami Dolphin fan ever, Chris was also quite the ladies man who leaves behind a trail of broken hearts. Chris will be missed by all who knew him he is now at peace reunited his beloved mother whom loss he was never quite able to put behind him. Your memory will always be with me. I love you man.

Barbara and Tom Richards

April 24, 2014

Chris always kept us laughing with my children at LHS.He will be remembered for his strong spirit. Prayers for his family as he joins his wonderful Mom in heaven.The Richards Family

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