Judith "Judie" Hein-Cech

Judith "Judie" Hein-Cech, age 76 of Columbus died Saturday, December 4, 2021 in Columbus.

Private family services will be held. Memorials are suggested to Columbus Fire Department or Paws and Claws.

Judie was born February 8, 1945 in Columbus, Nebraska to Edward Loren and Maxinea (Ellis) Beckius. She grew up in Butler County where she received her early education at Marietta Catholic School. She graduated from Schuyler High in 1963. Judie married Adrian P. Hein Sr. on June 12, 1963. Along with raising her family she worked as a beautician and later at David Place where she worked as an aid. Judie and Adrian started a dance club, Nebraska Country Dance Team. Adrian passed away in 1999. Judie later married Dennis C. Cech. They lived north of Schuyler. They enjoyed quilting and camping. Following Dennis' passing she moved to Columbus where she lived on the lake, "her little cottage". Judie was an avid reader and enjoyed sewing and quilting. She knew how to keep a secret.

Judie is survived by:

Daughter: Amy (Chuck) McChristy of Columbus

Son: Adrian (Tina) Hein of Columbus

Son Allen (Kathleen) Hein of Columbus

Along with many grandchildren and great grandchildren

She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands: Adrian Hein Sr., Dennis C. Cech and brother: Ronald Beckius