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1941
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2024
Carl Jech Obituary
10/16/1941 - 09/28/2024
Carl died, serenely and with dignity, on September 28, 2024, at Coming Home Hospice in San Francisco, surrounded by family and loved ones. He was born October 16, 1941 in Brainerd, MN, to Rev. Herbert and Helen Jech. He grew up in St. Paul, MN. His parents; and sister, Margaret, died before him. He is survived by longtime love, Eric Simpson; and loving family: sister, Mary; his children, Jeffrey and Dawn; his grandchildren, Mahkayla, Talisynn, Ayanna, and Scottie. He lived his life to the fullest, including as a minister, teacher, author, musician, magician, carpenter, world traveler, conversationalist, family man, and loyal friend. A Celebration of Life will be held at St. Francis Lutheran Church in San Francisco, CA, on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 1:30 p.m.
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Memories and Condolences
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Jacquelyn Green
January 17, 2025
I have nothing but great memories of Carl Jech from my childhood and adulthood at Chris The Victor Lutheran Church in Fairfax, ca. my condolences go out to his family and friends with love. Rest in peace dear Carl
Dawn Hart
January 10, 2025
Thank you everyone for sharing your memories and condolences for my dad here. The family is grateful to share these memories with you.
Some people have asked if Carl had any preferences for charities. He named these three:
- San Francisco Choral Society (San Francisco, California)
- St. Francis Lutheran Church (152 Church Street, San Francisco, California)
- Wartburg Theological Seminary (Dubuque, Iowa)
Eric Simpson
January 5, 2025
Kate von Briesen
December 31, 2024
sending love
Cynthia Major
December 31, 2024
Carl Jech officiated our wedding in 1979 and we are still married! RIP dear Carl Jech.
Virginia Marie Mathiesen
December 30, 2024
Reverend and instructor Jech taught me in World Religions. He explained so very much.
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