Bernard H. "Bunzy" Fecht

POTOSI – Bernard H. “Bunzy” Fecht, age 80, of Potosi, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at his home. He was born on April 8, 1946, in Platteville, the son of Leo and Esther (Morshead) Fecht. Bunzy graduated from Potosi High School in 1964. On August 26, 1967, he was united in marriage to Pamela “Pam” Bilderback at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Tennyson.

In 1970, Bunzy began working at John Deere Dubuque Tractor Works, where he dedicated 30 years of service before retiring. He also owned and operated Bunzy Construction. In his free time, he enjoyed mowing grass, fishing, playing euchre, and taking car rides with Pam. Bunzy loved bringing family and friends together for fish fries and was especially well known for his delicious goulash. He also enjoyed the occasional Busch Light, joking that he only ever had two, the first and the last.

Above all, Bunzy treasured time spent with his family. He especially cherished his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who brought him great joy.

Survivors include his loving wife, Pam; their son, Travis (Donna) Fecht; grandchildren: Brittany (Cody) Harwick, Rodney and Nicholas Fecht, Hunter and William Yager, Justin Fecht and Tiffany Meier; great-grandchildren: Adriana Melssen, Malory Meier, Marlowe and Adalyn Harwick, Wrenlee Yager; his sisters: Pat (Kip) Reuter, Mary Lou (Don) Sickler; in-laws: Carol and Maggie Fecht; other relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents, Bunzy was preceded in death by his children: Rodney Michael and Tara Jo Fecht; his brothers, Johnny and James Fecht.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Tennyson with Father Mark Miller officiating. Burial will be in St. Andrew Cemetery, Tennyson. Family and friends may visit on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services at the church. Kramer-Grau Funeral Homes & Crematory in Potosi is entrusted with his care.