Gerald R. Bechaz's Obituary
Big Rapids-Gerald R. Bechaz, age 69, of Big Rapids passed away Monday, February 1, 2010 at Spectrum Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born October 2, 1940 in Big Rapids, the son of Oswald and Jane (Hosier) Bechaz. Gerald retired from Wolverine World Wide Plants C and B after 38 years. He was a 1959 graduate of Big Rapids High School. He is survived by his mother Jane Bechaz, one daughter, Terri Jo (Russell) Hansen of Muskegon, one granddaughter, Tina Marie, 4 brothers and sisters, Janice (Bill) Streeter, Texas, Mary (Wes) Bigelow of Morley, Robert (Ruthann) Bechaz of Morley, and John Bechaz of Stanwood plus many aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews. Gerald was preceded in death by his father Oswald in 1993. A gathering in Geralds honor will be held at the Stanwood Eagles Club on Friday, February 5, 2010 at 1:00 p.m.Memorial contributions may be made Home Hospice of Michigan. Arrangements are by the Mohnke Funeral Home.
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