Debra K. Bechtel

Debra K. Bechtel

Debra Bechtel Obituary

Published by Star Tribune from Jan. 11 to Jan. 14, 2007.
Bechtel, Debra K. age 48, of Waconia died peacefully on Jan. 9th at home after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Elnor Litfin; sister, Donna; brother, Roger; father-in-law, Leonard Bechtel; nieces, Sara and Tara; and nephew, Timmy. Survived by husband, Tom; daughters, Joan (John) Pearson and Jessica; siblings, Dewayne (Julie), Mary (Rollie) Reinke, Diane (Mike) Kosek, Sharon (LeRoy) Borg, Don (Vickie); brother-in-law, Victor Gilster; sister-in-law, Joyce Litfin; mother-in-law, Delma Bechtel; brothers-in-law, Bill (Marti) and Dick (Nancy) Bechtel; many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation 10:30 AM, Memorial Service 11:30 AM, Monday, January 15, 2007 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 601 East 2nd Street, Waconia. Memorials preferred to the MN Ovarian Cancer Alliance or Trinity Lutheran Church Debt Fund. Cremation Society of MN Edina 952-924-4100
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.

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January 17, 2007

Ross and Mary Litfin posted to the memorial.

January 15, 2007

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January 15, 2007

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Ross and Mary Litfin

January 17, 2007

We are very sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers.

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January 15, 2007

Tom,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.
Romans 8:18

God Bless!

Rachel Metzger

January 15, 2007

To the entire family especially Joni and Jess, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Debbie will be with you always in your hearts and most cherished memories! Love you guys!

Roy Manteuffel

January 14, 2007

To Tom and all the rest of the family we send our sincere sympathies and wish we were there.She will be sorely missed
Roy and Vi

Una Vandenberg/Carlson

January 13, 2007

Dear Tom,

My deepest sympathies to you and your family.

No words I say will ease your pain, but I assure you I know all to well how difficult it is to loose someone so dear.

I hope you find comfort in knowing that your loved one is at peace now.

Memories will last forever...

May the LOVE from family & friends get you through this difficult time.

God bless you all...

Tony Thomas

January 12, 2007

Tom and family,

Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you, and that I'm always here for you Tom. Love ya, take care.

Kelly Connelly

January 11, 2007

To Sharon Borg's Family
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

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