Graveside services for Manfred Fritz Bluecher, 85, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Thursday, April 23, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. in the Magnolia Hill Cemetery in Segno, Texas with Bro. Stefan Hurlebaus officiating. Military honors will be provided by VFW Post #8568. Visitation will be held from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m., on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 in the Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.

Manfred was born in Tangerhuette, Germany to parents, K arl Bluecher and Anna (Poljaun) Bluecher, and passed away April 19, 2020 in Livingston, Texas. During his life, Manfred honorably served his country in the United States Army. He is preceded in death by his parents; and sisters, Gerda Sims and Elfie Knight.

He is survived by his wife, Erika Bluecher; daughter, Angela Pruitt and husband, Mike; daughter, Anita Campbell and husband, Jeff; son, Frank Bluecher; grandchildren, Mandie Driggers and husband, Ryan, Patrick Pruitt and wife, Kandice, Marsi Spurgeon and husband, Eric, Hillary Pruitt, and Lane Campbell; and great-grandchildren, Wade Spurgeon, Renee Pruitt, Samantha Spurgeon, and Drew Pruitt; along with numerous other relatives and a host of friends.