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1972
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2017
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Brent Bechtold Obituary
Holdingford, Minnesota
formerly of St. Joseph, Minnesota
Feb. 28, 1972 - Aug. 16, 2017
Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, August 21st at 10:30 AM at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in St. Joseph for Brent P. Bechtold, age 45, of Holdingford, formerly of St. Joseph, who died on Wednesday at his home. Rev. Jerome Tupa OSB will officiate. Entombment will be in the Parish Cemetery. Friends may call on Sunday between 4:00-7:00 PM and on Monday after 9:00 AM at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Heritage Hall in St. Joseph.
Brent was born February 28th, 1972 in St. Cloud to Herb and Darlene (Kosel) Bechtold. He married Nicole Wentland on June 8th, 2002 at St. Hedwig's Catholic Church in Holdingford. They resided on a hobby farm near Holdingford. He was employed as a 911 dispatcher for Stearns County Sheriff's Office for 12 years. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church.
His passionate hobbies included umpiring softball games, and caring for his horses, his donkey, dogs and cats. He was known for his deviled eggs. He cherished spending time with his many nieces and nephews as they loved spending time with him. His professional life was dedicated to helping those in need or in crisis. He will always be remembered for his competent and dedicated service to Stearns County.
Survivors include his wife Nikki, parents, Herb and Darlene Bechtold, of St. Joseph, siblings, Brian Bechtold (Kirsten) Sartell, Bruce Bechtold (Pat) St. Joseph, Brad Bechtold (Jane) Sauk Rapids, in laws, Donald and Mary Wentland, Holdingford, brothers and sisters-in-law, Jeff and Christy Gustafson, Holdingford, Josh and Sue Wentland, Holdingford and Mike and Therese Lynch, Bowlus, many nieces and nephews, and his many four legged children.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Peter and Agnes Kosel and John and Esther Bechtold.
The family would especially like to thank his second family who came to his aid Wednesday, they tried their best. God Bless the men and women of Stearns County Sheriff's Office, Holdingford Rescue and Gold Cross Ambulance. Also special thanks to Fr. Greg Mastey from the Holdingford Parish Community.
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August 25, 2017
Brent umpired many of my rec league softball games. Most recently two weeks ago. He was always easy to converse with and fair. I'm beyond sad to hear of his passing.
Rose Koltes, Ken and Joe Goulet
August 21, 2017
We are so terribly sorry for your loss and know that Brent will be greatly missed. We wish you strength and peace.
Rene & Art Harlander
August 21, 2017
May God bless you Nikki , also parents , parents-in-law along with your whole family. May his peace fill the void in your heart , knowing that someday we will be reunited with all of our loved ones.
Matthew Van Lith
August 20, 2017
Nikki, I am so saddened to hear of Brent's passing. Thoughts and prayers to you and your loved ones in this time of pain. God bless
Mary Court
August 19, 2017
Herb and Darlene you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
August 19, 2017
To the entire Bechtold family,
Our sincere sympathies to your family on the loss of Brent. May he rest in peace.
Judy Zimmer
Judy Rossel (Opatz)
August 19, 2017
So sorry for your loss. You're in my thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time.
Ginger & Jack Zwilling
August 19, 2017
So sorry for your loss. We did not really know him but were friends with Darlene. Prayers and hugs
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