The Funeral Service for Kenneth Jech will be at 11:00AM, Friday, July 15, 2016 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home with the Rev. Heather Klason, Chaplain for Seasons Hospice, officiating.  Visitation will be 5:00PM – 7:00PM, Thursday, July 14, 2016 in the River Park Chapel and one hour prior to the service on Friday.  Burial will be at St. Johns Lutheran Church Cemetery in Elkton.

Kenneth Henry Jech, 70, of Rochester, died Saturday, July 9, 2016 at his home.

He was born on December 30, 1945 in Austin to Henry and Elsie (Boehm) Jech.  He grew up in the Grand Meadow area.

Kenneth was employed at Charlie's Eatery and Pub for 26 years, working until his health recently deteriorated.

He is survived by four siblings; Clarence F. Jech of Elgin, Albert M. Jech of Rochester, Loren J. Jech of Chatfield and Leona "Beezie" Cambern of Fountain and many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by one brother, Robert; three sisters, Lillian Schmidt, Edna Farmer and Mildred Sherwin.

Kenneth enjoyed gardening, crafts and working at Charlie's Eatery.

The Jech family would like to thank Dr. Justin G. Brandler for his wonderful care. They would also like to thank Charlie and the staff of Charlie's Eatery for their love and support given to Ken during his illness.