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Former Decatur Mayor Erik Brechnitz dies at 87

  • Apr 23, 2026
  • Apr 23, 2026 Updated Apr 23, 2026
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Former Decatur Mayor Erik Brechnitz dies at 87

Former Decatur Mayor Erik Brechnitz dies at 87

Longtime public official and former Decatur mayor Erik Brechnitz has died at the age of 87.

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