Larry E. Bechtholdt, 74, passed away June 8,2017 at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center.
He leaves his wife, Betty Bechtholdt of 54 years; his son, Larry Bechtholdt, Jr; sister, Eleanor Sperber; three grandchildren, Kristin & Josh Nguyen and Ryan Bechtholdt; and three great-grandchildren, Mikah, Lilliana and Jozlyn.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry (Alice) Bechtholdt and Molly Bechtholdt; beloved son, Timothy Bechtholdt and his eighteen brothers and sisters.
Larry was born August 23,1942 in Wellington, Colorado and resided with his family in Cheyenne since 1966. He worked as a devote Pressman for the Wyoming Tribune Eagle for 50 years. Larry was a member of the Moose Lodge and enjoyed fishing, the outdoors and spending time with his wife, son, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Larry was a kind and gentle man who welcomed everyone he met. His smile and joking sense of humor will be missed greatly by all who had the privilege to know him.