Bernard C. Brecht, 92, of Marengo and formerly of Belle Plaine died Saturday, November 29, 2014. Funeral Mass will be 10:00 AM Thursday, December 4 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Marengo with Rev. Joseph Roost, Celebrant. Burial will be in St. Patrick and St. Paul's Cemetery, Watkins. Visitation will be 4:00 - 7:00 PM Wednesday at the church. Bernard was born June 6, 1922 to Leonard and Bertha Brecht. Bernard graduated from Norway High School. He was a lifelong farmer. Throughout his life he loved farming and raising, and showing pure bread Hampshire Hogs with his father-in-law, Andy Siefker. He enjoyed playing cards, and he and Marian were avid dancers for many years. Bernard married Marian Siefker on September 13, 1945 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Watkins. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Marian; four children, Dennis (Yvonne) Brecht of Watkins; Deb Arntzen of Cedar Rapids; Ben (Dora) Brecht of Marengo; Barb (Craig) Forney of Ames; twelve grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; sister, Evelyn Kimm; brother, Edwin (Eileen) Brecht; sisters in law, Mary Brecht and Dorothy Brecht. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Katherine Kimm; brothers Floyd Brecht, Leonard Brecht, Jr., and Marvin in infancy. Hrabak Funeral Home in Belle Plaine is serving the family.