John J. Fecht

POTOSI - John J. “Jumpin’ Johnny” Fecht, age 83, of Potosi passed away Thursday, September 5, 2024, at Grant Regional Health Center in Lancaster, surrounded by his loving wife and daughters. He was born August 30, 1941, the son of Leo and Esther (Morshead) Fecht. John attended St. Andrews Catholic School. From an early age, John farmed with his family. He was employed at Dubuque Pack, which later became FDL and Farmland, where he made many lifelong friends. On December 10, 1960, he was united in marriage to Carol A. Peacock at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Potosi, Wisconsin. Together they farmed on Brouillard Hill Road in rural Potosi. Johnny retired from Farmland in 2000 but continued to farm and cut wood seven days a week with his side kicks, Clete Russell and Mert Kruser. He enjoyed raising horses and cattle, cutting more wood, going to classic car shows and rides. John will be dearly missed by his family and friends, but we find comfort in knowing he’s shooting the breeze with Studly and Clayton.

Surviving is his loving wife: Carol; their children: Deborah (Joseph) Brugger, Joseph Fecht, Diana (Roger Vanderbilt) Fecht, Dawn (Jacob) Udelhofen, and Denise (Jeff) Weber; 15 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; his siblings: Pat (Kip) Reuter, Bernard (Pam) Fecht, and Mary Lou (Don) Sickler; his in laws: Maggie Fecht, Marlene Schmieder, Arlene Peacock, Betty Peacock, Karen Lange, Ronald (Shelly) Peacock, Roger McDonald; many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a daughter- in law; Amy Fecht; his brother: James; his in laws: Wayne Schmieder, Gary Peacock, Clayton Lange and Mary Kay McDonald.

Private family funeral services will be held on Friday, September 13, 2024. Burial will be in the St. Andrews Cemetery. A Celebration of Johnny’s life will be held on Friday, September 13, 2024, From noon until 4:00 p.m. at Holiday Gardens 101 Brewery Hollow Road, Potosi, Wisconsin. Martin Schwartz Funeral Home & Crematory in Potosi is assisting the family.

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