Floyd R. Hecht, 85, St. Marys, died at 12:02 a.m. Aug. 10, 2010, at his home.

He was born July 11, 1925, in St. Marys to Arthur and Ida Hehmyer Hecht. On June 10, 1945, he married Betty E. Taylor, who died June 18, 1998.

Surviving are three children, Richard (Susan) Hecht, Dora, Ala., Rebecca (Michael) Harvey, St. Marys, Roger (Merle) Hecht, Woodstock, Ga.; two sisters, Leona Schultz, St. Marys, and Esther Hecht, Bonita Springs, Fla.; six grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Deceased is a brother, Carl Hecht; and a sister, Marcella Burkhart.

He was a lifelong farmer. He also was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in St. Marys.

Funeral rites are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church, the Rev. William Maki officiating. Burial is at Elm Grove Cemetery in St. Marys.

Calling is 4-8 p.m. Friday at Miller Funeral Home in St. Marys.

Memorials can be made to the church.

Condolences can be left at Millerfuneralhomes.net.