Dannas Berchtold

As the Marcy Library branch supervisorI knew Mrs. Berchtold,, as I called her, as a feisty, energetic, avid reader. She would come in to pick up a stack of books weekly, frequently after her gardening or whatever project she had going on. She would often tell us snippets about her grandchildren and trips to North Carolina to visit family (or maybe it was South Carolina, it´s been a few years). Every Christmas she brought us in homemade goodies which were brought in containers she always...

I remember Aunt Susie quite well. My dad, Bill Mansfield was Bob Berchtold´s lifelong best friend. So growing up I have many memories of camping trips, Mexico trips and Crescent Bay Beach hangouts with the Berchtold family. My grandparents were also close with Grandpa Ernie and Grandma Lena. The amount of fond memories that include Susie are too many to include here however I always remember her as a strong lady and leader of her family. She provided one of the best examples of motherhood and...

Susie Bertchtold .. Not only was she a neighbor when I was a child growing up on Maplewood, she was like a grandma to me, and BFF with my mom and dad which I know she´s up there giving them a hard time! I will ALWAYS remember her as the neighbor I can walk over grab an egg or coke cola out of the fridge. If I wanted to play with dogs or bored I can walk right thru the door that was NEVER locked and just shout "Susie". As I got older she hired me for catering with a movable feast to earn...

Dear Berchtold family, we want you all to know how much we all loved your wonderful Mom. Many years ago she gave me a beautiful serving spoon, and every time I use it I think of her with sweetness in my heart. Thank you my darling friend. Both my children remember her with sweet affection. loved her apple pie! But most of all, I loved her NO-nonsense attitude. People of her character are few and far between. Live yo everyone From the Templeton, Richard, Eva, Jason and...