Obituary of Richard G. Brechtel
Richard G. “Rick” Brechtel
March 1, 1957 – June 9, 2026
Richard G. Brechtel, 69, of Hamburg, NY passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at his home; husband of Joan (nee Morreale) Brechtel; father of Lauren (Joshua) Hartke and Leanne (Brandon) White; grandfather of Josiah, Micah and Canaan Hartke; brother of Howard (late Sheila) Brechtel Jr. and Karen (Michael) Frisicaro; also survived by many nieces & nephews. Rick taught school at the Eden Jr. & Sr. High School from 1980- 2012 retiring after 32 years of service. In his free time Rick enjoyed golfing, playing and watching tennis also woodworking. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, June 19, 2026 at Revive Wesleyan, 4999 McKinley Pkwy Hamburg, NY at 10 AM. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Donald M. Demmerley Funeral Home, 21 Pierce Ave. Hamburg, NY. Please share online condolences at www, demmerleyfuneralhome.com.
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Donald M. Demmerely Funeral Home
21 Pierce Avenue
Hamburg, New York 14075
Phone: 716-649-1366
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