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Gerald Fechter Obituary

Gerald Bernard Fechter FOLLY BEACH - Gerald "Jerry" Bernard Fechter, 90, of Folly Beach, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, March 1, 2023. His funeral service will be held graveside Friday, March 3, 2023 in Emanu-El Cemetery "Maryville", Sycamore Avenue, at 10:00 a.m. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Downtown Chapel. Jerry was born April 8, 1932 in Charleston, South Carolina, son of the late Aaron Fechter and Sadie Baumrind Fechter. He was a graduate of Georgia Tech, where he was an honor student in electrical engineering and then served in the U.S. Army. Jerry was most proud of his submarine missile electronic work. He was candid and forthright, giving a voice to the voiceless while protecting the seagulls and the loggerhead turtles. Everyone at Folly Beach new him as the seagull guy. Jerry is survived by hundreds of barking Gull-friends (who he fed at least twice a day for many years); untold numbers of loggerhead turtles; nephews and nieces: Dr. Cary Fechter, Alan Fechter, David Fechter (Karen), Michael Fechter (Tia), Aaron Fechter (Kerry Green), Saul and Sadie Dingfelder and Ethan Leggett; and nieces: Adrienne Fechter (Tom Hicks), Nancy Kedem (Ben), Harriet Romano (and her son, Nathan), Janis Kirtz (Harold) Toodie Murray (Robert), Essie Fechter, Ann Fechter Fleming (Ron), Megan Fleming Walker and Dr. Karen Fechter Leggett; super-great- nephews and nieces: Abigail, Nathan, Michelle, Jeremy, Alice, Adam, Benjamin, Maris, Noah, Carson, Rachel, Max, Gabrielle, Thia; his girlfriend, Wanda Vine and her granddaughter, Katrina; and his best friend, Norman Lubesky. He is also survived by his favorite four-legged friends: Blacky, Jeremiah, Sadie and Blondie among his myriad of dogs. He was predeceased by his brothers: Robert, Melvin and Hyman Fechter. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Loggerhead Marinelife Center, 14200 US Highway 1, Juno Beach, FL 33408. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Mar. 2 to Mar. 3, 2023.

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Dolly D Montgomery

March 7, 2023

we loved Uncle Jerry from time we met him on a bermuda cruise with Cary, his nephew, that we knew from long ago. Visited him a couple of times after that and or tried to. Left a great impression on us!

Dolly D Montgomery

March 6, 2023

Met "uncle jerry" through a cruise trip about 5 years ago with his nephew Cary, a friend from growing up. Just loved him and appreciated crossing his path and tried to keep up with him since then. A special man for sure!

Michael Fechter

March 4, 2023

Uncle Jerry took tremendous pleasure in being a native of Charleston and Folly Beach. He loved recalling the Charleston he remembered growing up in the 30's, 40's and 50s. Born into a home over the family store on King Street, he moved to Folly after graduating from engineering school at Georgia Tech and never left. He loved his home, family, friends and dogs. Always kind to those in need, he made many friends over his life. Jerry lived exactly the life he desired throughout the years. He is already missed.

Deborah Milling

March 3, 2023

Great nephew Gabriel and I will always fondly remember Uncle Jerry's intelligence and kindness. He visited our home on a number of occasions when Gabriel was small, bringing him gifts that Gabriel cherished. He was a wonderful great uncle. May his generosity of spirit continue to live within the hearts of all who knew him.

Ed Howell

March 3, 2023

Words cannot say what a close friend Jerry was. I loved him like a brother and his departure is such a shock. My sincere condolences to his family and many friends. I shall think of Jerry often and I shall miss him. He was in my house so many times and we went out to eat together so many times. One could not ask for a better friend. I am hurt.

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