Chris Sechler

Chris Sechler

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest Thursday, November 2, 2017, Errett C. Sechler, III, 71.
Mr. Sechler attended Southwest Missouri State University and majored in drama and speech therapy. Using his talents he traveled with the USO performing for the military. He went on to earn his master’s degree in speech and theater. Mr. Sechler served in the military as a 1st Lt in the Signal Core at Ft. Gordon, GA. Later as a civil servant he worked as a Speech Pathologist at Eisenhower Army Medical Center for 35 years. After retiring as a civil servant he spent two years working with the Columbia County School System as a speech therapist. Mr. Sechler’s love of theatre led him to spend many years with the Augusta Players as both a director and an actor. Having substantial creative talents and a long career, his biggest passion were his children, grandchildren, friends and the many patients he helped over the years.
Family members include his children: Kit Sechler, Rett Sechler, Ash Sechler, Casey Sechler; grandchildren: Lucie and Jack Sechler; Father: Errett C. Sechler Jr. and sister: Susan Welker. He was preceded in death by mother: Betty Sechler.
A memorial service will be Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of Thomas Poteet & Son.
In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be made to the American Cancer Society. Donate online at https://donate3.cancer.org/ or call 800-227-2345.
The family will gather in the Garden Lobby following the service to receive friends at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com