The family of former Councilor Erik Brechnitz has announced that a funeral service will take place on Saturday May 9, 2026 at 10:00am at St. John’s Episcopal Church located at 130 West Eldorado Street in Decatur, Illinois. Memorial gifts may be directed to the Erik C. Brechnitz Business Experience Fund at Millikin University. To plant a tree in his memory or send flowers to the family, please use this link: Erik Brechnitz Sr. Obituary - Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home
The City Council will set aside time at 5:30pm at the May 4, 2026 City Council meeting to remember Councilor Brechnitz and his contributions to the City. The meeting will be held in the Community Room located at 51 Bald Eagle Drive, Marco Island.