Bonnie L. Fechhelm, age 94, of Mayville, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, September 16, 2024 at her daughter’s home in Fond du Lac. After thirty years apart, Bonnie was reunited with her husband Leo on his birthday. A memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, September 24, 2024Continue Reading
Bonnie L. Fechhelm, age 94, of Mayville, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, September 16, 2024 at her daughter’s home in Fond du Lac. After thirty years apart, Bonnie was reunited with her husband Leo on his birthday.
A memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 1 p.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Mayville with Rev. Fr. Ed Kornath presiding. A visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at 1 p.m. at the church. Inurnment will take place at St. Mary Cemetery in Mayville.
Bonnie was born to Dorothy Otto on May 22, 1930 in Mayville. She was a 1948 graduate of Mayville High School. Bonnie was united in marriage to Leo A. Fechhelm on November 27, 1948 at St. Mary’s in Mayville. Bonnie had worked for the Mayville School District as a bus driver for over 45 years and loved every minute of it! She was a faithful and active member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Mayville. She was a member of the Daughters of Isabella and the Mayville American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Bonnie was also a member of the Mayville Senior Center and the TAG Center in Mayville. In her spare time, Bonnie enjoyed gaming trips, playing bingo, and traveling. She also liked to knit and crochet. In her earlier years, she also raced cars for Don Schuppel. Her smile and kind heart will be deeply missed.
Bonnie is survived by her children- Rose Marie (special friend Ed) Cauwels of St. Cloud, Dennis (Sharon) Fechhelm of Delafield, Ralph (Mary Anne) Fechhelm of Simpsonville, NC., Faye Becker of Ripon, Barb (Bob) Keller of Mayville, and Judy (Mark) Marschall of Fond du Lac. Her sisters- Carol (Marvin) Mueller of Fox Lake and Nancy (Russell) Kellum of CO. Her 70 grand, great, and great great grandchildren. Further survived by other relatives and many friends.
Bonnie was preceded in death by her mother, her husband Leo, son Al, and Daughter Michele ‘Miki’.
Memorials in loving memory of Bonnie may be directed to St. Jude’s or the American Heart Association.
Bonnie’s family would like to thank mom’s caregivers and special friends she met over the years at Adult Day Services. Also, the nurses and staff of SSM Hospice, thank you to Michelle Fleury Ries for her years of visits and friendship with mom.
Susie (Frank) Wheeler
left a message on October 8, 2024:
My condolences to all of the Fechhelm family. Fun, funny, great memories of Bonnie. Whistling for all to get home, her proudly driving the bus. I know there are many and she will be greatly missed.
Bambi Butzlaff Voss
left a message on September 23, 2024:
Bonnie will be very missed. She was a good friend to both my parents (both bus drivers), a wonderful parent in 4-H and had a kind heart. My dad and her enjoyed each other’s company after their spouses died. My deep sympathies and condolences to her family. Sending a big hug and love.
Love from the Witting family - Paul, Claire and girls
left a message on September 23, 2024:
Sheryl kern
left a message on September 20, 2024:
Such a wonderful person - always enjoyed talking to her. My sympathy goes out to all of you.
Connie Sitas
left a message on September 19, 2024:
Our deepest sympathies to the family.
Willie & Connie Sitas
Sue Nitschke
left a message on September 18, 2024:
I always loved Bonnie as my school bus driver to/from LeRoy to Mayville and for sporting events. Sending my thoughts & prayers from my family to hers.
Pat Krieser Shikoski
left a message on September 18, 2024:
I always loved Bonnie....she was a great role model for so many of us!! RIP. Have a fun reunion with Leo!'
Lourdeen M. Robson
left a message on September 18, 2024:
Bonnie, you were a SUPERB Mentor when I became a school bus driver...Together with Leo (The Lion) and Bonnie (Fastest Driver with a School Bus), you helped me to deal with unruly passengers and sometimes very horrible driving weather conditions...I loved to hear your little stories of children on your bus....God's Peace surround you and your family.....LOVE ALWAYS, Lourdeen
Russ and Beth Badder
left a message on September 18, 2024:
Our condolences Faye.
Kelly Baumann
left a message on September 18, 2024:
I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for the family.
Molly Henkel
left a message on September 18, 2024:
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Lots of good memories with your Mom!
Anonymous
left a message on September 18, 2024:
Hubie Albert
left a message on September 18, 2024:
Condolences to all family members. Your Mom is resting in a better place and together again with the love of her life. God Blessing to all.
Hubie Albert
Bob and Mary Shipman
left a message on September 18, 2024:
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Susie (Frank) Wheeler
left a message on October 8, 2024:
My condolences to all of the Fechhelm family. Fun, funny, great memories of Bonnie. Whistling for all to get home, her proudly driving the bus. I know there are many and she will be greatly missed.
Bambi Butzlaff Voss
left a message on September 23, 2024:
Bonnie will be very missed. She was a good friend to both my parents (both bus drivers), a wonderful parent in 4-H and had a kind heart. My dad and her enjoyed each other’s company after their spouses died. My deep sympathies and condolences to her family. Sending a big hug and love.
Love from the Witting family - Paul, Claire and girls
left a message on September 23, 2024:
Sheryl kern
left a message on September 20, 2024:
Such a wonderful person - always enjoyed talking to her. My sympathy goes out to all of you.
Connie Sitas
left a message on September 19, 2024:
Our deepest sympathies to the family.
Willie & Connie Sitas
Sue Nitschke
left a message on September 18, 2024:
I always loved Bonnie as my school bus driver to/from LeRoy to Mayville and for sporting events. Sending my thoughts & prayers from my family to hers.
Pat Krieser Shikoski
left a message on September 18, 2024:
I always loved Bonnie....she was a great role model for so many of us!! RIP. Have a fun reunion with Leo!'
Lourdeen M. Robson
left a message on September 18, 2024:
Bonnie, you were a SUPERB Mentor when I became a school bus driver...Together with Leo (The Lion) and Bonnie (Fastest Driver with a School Bus), you helped me to deal with unruly passengers and sometimes very horrible driving weather conditions...I loved to hear your little stories of children on your bus....God's Peace surround you and your family.....LOVE ALWAYS, Lourdeen
Russ and Beth Badder
left a message on September 18, 2024:
Our condolences Faye.
Kelly Baumann
left a message on September 18, 2024:
I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for the family.
Molly Henkel
left a message on September 18, 2024:
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Lots of good memories with your Mom!
Anonymous
left a message on September 18, 2024:
Hubie Albert
left a message on September 18, 2024:
Condolences to all family members. Your Mom is resting in a better place and together again with the love of her life. God Blessing to all.
Hubie Albert
Bob and Mary Shipman
left a message on September 18, 2024:
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