Thomas J. Bechtold Obituary
The memory of Thomas J. Bechtold (Forest Lake, Minnesota), who passed away on July 18, 2025 at the age of 77, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Thomas J. Bechtold to pay them a last tribute.
He is survived by: his wife Judy Loehrer; his children, Susan Westphal (Neal), Michelle Peterson (Craig), Julia VanWagner, Michael Loehrer (Jeannie) and Christopher Loehrer (Liz); his grandchildren, Candyce, Brian VanWagner, Simon Peterson, Allison, Bryce Westphal, Addison and Ashley; his daughter Brooklyn Loehrer; and his sisters, Sue Senn (Mark), Barb Weber (Dick) and Mary Besser (Lonnie). He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and close friends.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 31st 2025 at 10:00 AM, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, at 7:00 PM and on Friday, August 1st 2025 at 10:00 AM. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, July 31st 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Church of Saint Peter (1250 S Shore Dr, Forest Lake, MN 55025). A Mass will be held on Friday, August 1st 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate memorials to Second Harvest Heartland Food Shelf (2harvest.org) or St. Peter's Parish, Forest Lake.
