Bechard, Fern b. 15 Apr 1918 Deer Creek, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA d. 15 Jun 2013 Greenville, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA: 1FAMILYTREE Genealogy

1918 - 2013 (95 years) Has 2 ancestors and 9 descendants in this family tree.

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Name	Bechard, Fern
Born	15 Apr 1918	Deer Creek, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
Gender	Female
Died	15 Jun 2013	Greenville, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
Obituary	16 Jun 2013
Appleton Post Crescent
Age 95, of Greenville, died Saturday, June 15, 2013, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Fern was born in the Town of Deer Creek, WI on April 15, 1918, the daughter of the late Joseph and Ethel (Spence ) Bechard. She graduated from Bear Creek High School in 1936. On April 30, 1938, Fern married Raymond Paul. He preceded her in death in June 1994. Fern and Raymond resided on the family farm in Maple Creek for 30 years and later moved to Clintonville. She was most recently living in Greenville. Fern loved to travel, garden, go to the cabin, play the organ, read the Bible, and spend time with her large family. Fern is survived by her children: Carol (Glenn) Janke, New London; Jane (Leonard) Sasse, Neenah; Nancy Jungwirth, New London; Arthur Paul, New London; Donna (Walter) Hanson, New London; Donald Paul, Appleton; and Leilani Paul, Greenville. She is further survived by sons-in-law Armin (Sandi) Conradt, New London and James (Diane) Hofferbert, Sterling, VA; 22 grandchildren; numerous great and great-great grandchildren; one brother Rexford (Alice) Bechard, Wild Rose; one sister Elaine Bechard, West Bend; and numerous other relatives and friends. Fern was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Raymond; daughters, Sharon Conradt and Priscilla Hofferbert; four sisters and four brothers. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 20, 2013, at Most Precious Blood Catholic Church, New London, with Father Daniel Felton officiating. Family and friends may visit at Cline & Hanson Funeral Home on Wednesday evening from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. and again directly at church on Thursday morning from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will be in New Maple Creek Cemetery, Town of Maple Creek. The family would like to thank Heartland Hospice, especially Lori and Barb, Dr. Robin Price and the staff at St. Elizabeth's Hospital. The family would also like to express our sincere appreciation to our sister, Leilani Paul, for the care she had given to our Mother for the past 19 years. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established. Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from June 16 to June 17, 2013
Person ID	I144906	1FamilyTree \| CarlaDorow25298
Last Modified	12 Oct 2015

Father	Bechard, Joseph, b. 26 Feb 1879, Quebec, , Québec, Canada , d. 13 Mar 1946, Wild Rose, Waushara, Wisconsin, USA (Age 67 years)
Mother	Spence, Ethel, b. 20 Feb 1883, d. 20 May 1957 (Age 74 years)
Family ID	F50884	Group Sheet \| Family Chart

Family Paul, Raymond A., b. 7 Jul 1914, d. 29 Jun 1994, Clintonville, Waupaca, Wisconsin, USA (Age 79 years)

Married 30 Apr 1939 Christus Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maple Creek, Outagamie County, Wisconsin

Marriage Record (Family) 30 Apr 1939 Christus Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maple Creek, Outagamie County, Wisconsin

Raymond A. Paul, R2, New London, WI, 23, son of Wm. Paul and Anna Marie nee Hilker, farmer, and Ferne Bechard,
20, Bear Creek, WI, daughter of Joseph Bechard & Ethel nee Spence. Married 30 April 1939 at Parsonage.
Witnesses: Dave Spence, Genevieve Bechard.
Immanuel P. Boettcher-Pastor

Children

	1. Paul, Carol
	2. Paul, Jane
	3. Paul, Nancy
	4. Paul, Arthur
	5. Paul, Donna
	6. Paul, Donald
	7. Paul, Leilani
	8. Paul, Sharon L., b. 25 Feb 1949, New London, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA , d. 9 Jun 2008 (Age 59 years)
	9. Paul, Priscilla, b. 17 Nov 1953, d. 6 Aug 1999 (Age 45 years)

Last Modified 16 Jun 2011

Family ID F31667 Group Sheet | Family Chart

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	Born - 15 Apr 1918 - Deer Creek, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
	Married - 30 Apr 1939 - Christus Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maple Creek, Outagamie County, Wisconsin
	Marriage Record (Family) - 30 Apr 1939 - Christus Evangelical Lutheran Church, Maple Creek, Outagamie County, Wisconsin
	Died - 15 Jun 2013 - Greenville, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA