Beatrice Dorothy (Dehnel) Reichl

Beatrice “BD” Reichl, 93, Wausau, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Wausau Manor, under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.

She was born September 2, 1929 in the town of Stettin, daughter of the late Frank and Eleanor (Kiepke) Dehnel.  On September 11, 1948, she married George Reichl at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Wausau. He preceded her in death in 1985.

For many years, Beatrice worked at Classic Cleaners in Wausau.  Among her favorite pastimes, she enjoyed flower gardening, baking, playing cards, listening to polka music and spending time with her granddaughter and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include, one daughter, Lynette (Russell) Barttelt, Wausau; one granddaughter, Kristy (Joe) Friendshuh, Green Bay; and three-great grandchildren, Lydia, Paige and Graham.

Besides her parents and husband, George, she was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Roseann; and one sister, Verna Koenig.

Funeral services will be at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, Wausau.  Rev. Karoline Schwantes will officiate.  Visitation will be on Saturday from 1:00 p.m. until time of services at the church.  Burial will be at the Stettin Christian Cemetery at a later date.