Wanda V. Bechtel, 85, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023 at Senior Suites of Urbandale.
Wanda was born and raised in Des Moines. After high school she worked at Northwestern Bell where she met her husband of 58 years, Larry. They lived in Urbandale most of their married lives where they raised 2 children, Jody and Tom.
Wanda is preceded in death by her husband Larry and sister Paula. Survivors include her sister Sherrill; daughter Jody (Dan), son Tom (Masayo); grandchildren Ryan, Aron (Megan), Jenna and Kenny; and great-grandson Myles. A family memorial service will be planned at a later date with inurnment at Resthaven Mausoleum.