Eric Jon Brechel, 52

Eric Jon Brechel, 52, ran a heck of a race to heaven on April 1, 2023 surrounded by family and the love of his life.

He was born Aug. 25, 1970 in South Lake Tahoe, California to Mark Brechel and Marcella Fickbohm Brechel.

Eric was always known as a good guy and would help anyone in a pinch. He was a jack of all trades. If it had wheels or racing Eric was there and his dad was always close behind.

He married Joy Ann Brechel, the love of his life, April 1, 2011. They were childhood friends and although life took them down other adventures, their paths always crossed. Eric loved his family and said he felt he lived a great, fulfilled life.

He is survived by his wife, JoyAnn Brechel; his dogs, Fritz and Gabby; his parents, Mark and Dee Brechel and mom Marcella Fickbohm Brechel; his sister, Cindi and Ted Reynolds and niece Jackie and Dan Haddenham and their family; his children, Nikki and Kyle Tiewater and their family; Jamie and Cameron Cofer and their family; Jeffery and Candace Schultz and their fur family; Treven Schultz and his fur baby; Tiffany and Robert Keck and their family.

Celebration of Life Service will be held at Kila Country Church, 190 Cottage Lane Kila, MT 59920 on Saturday April 22, 2023 at 2 p.m.

Arrangements are under the care of Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home.