Russell Paul Bechtold Obituary
The passing of Russell Paul Bechtold of Avon, South Dakota occurred on August 25, 2026. Russell, born on January 7, 1941, is remembered by those who knew him. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Earl Bechtold and Selma Bechtold (Haugen); his wife Dianne Bechtold; his siblings, Roger Bechtold, Shirley Heezen and Sheryl Kremer (Willie); and his parents-in-law, Doris Kieser (Fred) and Earl Plate.
He is survived by: his great grandchildren, Tony Zimmerman and Leyton; his grandchildren, Justin DeJong (Kori), Daron, Jovohn, Avaya, Nick DeJong (Morgan), Madi, Emerie, Alayna, Cody (Halee), Asher, Kenny, Baby D, Wyatt (Amanda Mae), Avery, Alyvia, Kole Beeson (Bree), Pepper, Morgan Potmesil (Jacob), Emmett, Brooke Bechtold (Quenton Timm), Baby T, Kendra Bechtold, Brenna Mielke (Logan), Landon, Carson, Logan Ackerman (Julia) and Arlo; his sister Valoris Heezen (Dennis); and his in-laws, Arthur Heezen (Karen), Barbara Wagner (Wenton), Paula Thompson (Duane) and Sheldon Plate.
