Lauretta L. Prechtel, 91, formerly of Santa Claus, passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at Newburgh Healthcare Center.
Lauretta was born on May 4, 1931, in Saint Anthony, to Theodore J. and Laura (Striegel) Bieker. She was united in marriage with Denis F. Prechtel on April 23, 1949, in Saint Anthony Of Padua Church. Denis preceded her in death on November 17, 2009.
Surviving are her caregivers, Paul Reckelhoff and Lisa Wetzel, a brother-in-law, Ernest Prechtel, and many nieces and nephews.
Lauretta was also preceded in death by a brother, Theodore W. Bieker, four sisters, Bernice Bieker, Viola Bieker, Marie Mullen and Ruth Klem.
A mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, July 19, in Saint Nicholas Church in Santa Claus, with burial to follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 until 8 p.m. EDT on Monday, July 18 at Becher Funeral Home in Ferdinand, and on Tuesday, July 19 at Saint Nicholas Church from 9 until 10 a.m. EDT. Online condolences may be shared at www.becherfuneralhome.com.
