Herbert A. Bechtold
July 13, 1937-Nov. 5 ,2023
St. Joseph
Bechtold died peacefully on Nov. 5 at his home at Woodcrest of Country Manor in St. Joseph.
His funeral was held Nov. 10 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, St. Joseph. The Revs. Brad Jenniges, OSB, and Nick Kleespie, OSB, officiated. Burial was in the St. Joseph Parish Cemetery in St. Joseph.
Bechtold was born July 13, 1937 in St. Joseph to John J. and Esther (Weyer) Bechtold. He married Darlene A. Kosel on May 7, 1960 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Joseph. He was employed by the St. Cloud Hospital as manager of the laundry department for 39 years, retiring in 2000. He also bartended at the American Legion-St. Joseph and worked at the Karmel Krisp Shop. After retirement, he enjoyed working with the Daniel Funeral Home as a greeter and funeral assistant. He was a lifelong and active member of St. Joseph Parish in St. Joseph and a member of St. Joseph Senior Citizens.
Bechtold enjoyed playing cards and much of his social life revolved around the card groups. He and Darlene enjoyed traveling and trips to the casinos.
Survivors include the following: his sons Brian (Kirsten) of Sartell, Bruce (Pat) of St. Joseph and Brad (Jane) of Sauk Rapids; daughter-in-law Nicole of Holdingford; nine grandchildren: Brianna (Al Flannigan), Spencer, Tanner (Kia), Samuel (Carrie), Mary (Blake) Bellefeuille, Ted, Kate (Matt Foman), Kelly (Bradley) Trapp, and Amy Gans; seven great-grandchildren with one on the way; siblings Margaret Molus, Agnes Steichen, Anna (Robert) Reischl, Joseph (Joanne), Donald and David; as well as many nieces and nephews and his Woodcrest family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Darlene (2018); son Brent (2017); brother Arnold (Oct. 26, 2023); and infant brother Eugene.
Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers to the St. Joseph Catholic School in St. Joseph.
