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Bechard, Richard

Richard “Dick” Bechard, age 78, New London died unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 9, 2011. Dick was born on May 20, 1933, in New London son of Durrell and Genevieve (Moriarity) Bechard. On August 6, 1960, he was united in marriage to Verna Diedrich in St. Cloud, WI. Dick worked for American Family Insurance as a sales agent and district manager from 1972 until his retirement in 2002. During his career he served the communities of Two Rivers, Appleton, Menomonie and New London. He loved to play golf and fish and especially enjoyed his ice fishing trips with his grandchildren. Dick served his country in the US Army. He is survived by his wife Verna; three daughters, Patty (Jim) Fisher, Cedarburg; Ann (Chip) Pedersen, Victoria, MN; Amy (Kai) Haller, St. Louis Park, MN; four sons: Bob (Kathy) Bechard, Oshkosh; Mike (Maureen) Bechard, Eagan, MN; Tim (Jacci) Bechard, Sheboygan; Bill (Amy) Bechard, Grayslake, IL. Fifteen grandchildren: Ashley, Nick, Tyler, Mason, Ryan, Connor, Trevor, Jack, Chloe, Trey, Kellen, Katie, Tia, Aidan, and Daniel. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Jim. Funeral Mass for Dick was held on Saturday, November 12, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at Most Precious Blood Catholic Church, New London with Fr. David Lewis officiating. Visitation was held at the church on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Cline & Hanson Funeral Home, 209 W. Cook St., New London 920-982-3232 www.clinehansonfuneralhome.com

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