Obituary

Donn Bech
July 13, 1945 - July 22, 2019



Donn Anthony Bech, age 74 and a resident of Franklinton, died Monday July 22, 2019 at his home. He was born in New Orleans on July 13, 1945 and spent much of his life in Lake Catherine. Following Hurricane Katrina, the family lived in Slidell and Mississippi before settling in Washington Parish five years ago. Donn worked for Century Graphics, which later became World Color for 35 years. He loved fishing, hunting and the outdoors. Donn enjoyed action movies and TV shows and had a special place in his heart for his pets. He was always a loving husband and father.

Survived by: Wife of 52 years: Diane Walker Bech of Franklinton; Daughter: Lynette Rose Bech of Franklinton; Foster Daughter: Judith Fai’podlipnik of Wisconsin; Sister and Brother in law: Barbara and Joel Epperson of Alabama; Sister in law and Brother in law: Carolyn and Harold Cullen of Slidell; Cousins: Jim and Gale Darby, Patricia and Emmitt Rost; Also numerous other family members and friends

He was preceded in death by his parents Gilbert Anthony Bech and Rita Darby Bech.

A memorial service for family and friends will be planned at a later date. The family may be contacted through email at dbech@bellsouth.net.

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at www.stjude.org.