Betty Jane Wachter Obituary
We are sad to announce that on October 11, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Betty Jane Wachter (Petoskey, Michigan). You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Genevieve Vallier, (Belleville) and Emmet Vallier, Sr. (Betty); her husband Richard Wachter of Stephen's Catholic Mission; and her sisters, Iona (Dolly), Lois, Genevieve and Yvonne.
She is survived by: her children, Brian Wachter (Linda Anderson) of Cheboygan, Brenda Kulbieda (Mark) of Petoskey and Beth Albrecht (William) of Carp Lake; her grandchildren, Brennon Wachter, Ellaree Wachter, Faith Kulbieda, Jackson Kulbieda, Alicia Konicki (Kris) and Ashley Reeve (Tyler); her great grandchildren, Harlan Reeve, Kris Konicki, Jr. (KJ) and Lucy Konicki; and her brothers, Emmet Vallier Jr. and Olivier Vallier. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 24th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church (513 Howard St, Petoskey, MI 49770). A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, October 24th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Stephen Catholic Mission Church (stgregorysmissions.com).
