Werner H. Brecht of Warrington passed away on Tuesday January 15, 2019 at Neshaminy Manor Nursing Home. Werner was 89 years old. Werner is the husband of Maria T. (Nee Martin) Brecht. Together they shared 59 years of marriage.
Born in Speyer, Germany he was the son of the late Ernest and Anna Brecht. He had served his country in the US Army.
Werner had been employed with the MTI Corp as a Machinist, who worked as a tool & die maker.
Werner loved Fishing, watching the Philadelphia Flyers, Eagles & Phillies. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and he loved to attend all German festivals & the Steuben Parade in the city.
In addition to his wife Werner is survived by his children Susan Regan (Stephen) and Werner R. Brecht (Stephanie). He was the brother of Else Sartor (Hans). He was the grandfather of Ashley & Amanda Regan and Eric & Matthew Brecht. He is also survived by his Nieces & Nephews: John, Linda, Marlisa, Mike, Tom, Kimberly, and Kurt.
He was preceded in death by his siblings Peter Brecht, Marliese Ross, Margot Smith, Hannelore Schnarr & Ursula Bundschuh
Werner’s Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday January 21, 2019 at the Shelly Funeral Home 1460 Easton Rd., Warrington, where the family will receive friends after 12:00pm until the time of Service. Interment will follow in Rosedale memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent to: the Alzheimer’s Association www.alz.org/donate
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