Wilma Mary Pechan

Wilma Pechan 2/10/1944 - 5/1/2025 "BE NOT AFRAID" Preceded in death by husband of 55 years, Del Pechan; parents Bill and Clara Breyen; siblings Richard, David and Donald Breyen; son, Keith Pechan; son-in-law, Tom Josephson Jr. Survived by daughter, Angie (Mark) Lindsey; son Craig (Jess) Pechan; grandchildren Ashley (Nick) Pechan, Jon (Ashley) Lindsey; Kristy (Ben) Kocon; 11 great grandchildren, Mckenna, Rylynn, Alexus, Gracie, Payton, Trevor, Abby, Declan, Kreed, Kassius and Scarlett; many nieces and nephews. Wilma's love for God, family and friends was immeasurable and unconditional. Her strong faith gave her the grace to handle whatever she faced. Mass of Christian burial, August 23rd, 2025 at the Church of St. Stephen, Anoka. 10:00 Visitation 11:00 Mass Wilma was a very kind and spiritual woman who made friends easily. When Wilma befriended you, you had a friend for life. Wilma was born in 1944 in Anoka, MN to William and Clara Breyen. She grew up on the Breyen homestead in Nowthen (then Burns Township) which she and her brothers were the third generation on the family farm which goes back to the turn of the 20th century. She went to Anoka High School and graduated in 1962. After high school she became a secretary and worked for the Cornelius Company in Anoka where she ended up meeting Del Pechan. Del was a widower from Brainerd that had two children, Craig and Keith, from his previous marriage. They hit it off and married in 1967 and settled in Anoka. In 1970, they had Angie. After working at Cornelius, she did home day care for awhile and the took a job working for Anoka Hennipen Independant School District #11. She worked as a secretary for Hoover Elementary as well as for the Transportation Department at the district offices before finishing her career at Champlin Park High School for House IV. Wilma was a very spiritual woman and was highly involved with the Catholic Church. She attended St. Stephen's Church in Anoka, St. Patrick's in Oak Grove and St. Katharine Drexel in Ramsey. She was a member of the choir. She was also a Stephen Minister and prayed and supported those in need as well as offering communion at hospitals and nursing homes in the area. She and Del were also involved in Marriage Encounter and taught confirmation in the Anoka area. She also served the Family Council at Camilia Rose when her mother was living there. Outside of work and church, Wilma was in the Photography Club and won a trophy for her photo of the shadows over the farm fields of her family farmstead. She and Del were also involved in the Gourmet Club where she learned new dishes and ideas. They were also members of the Anoka County Historical Society. Wilma was always willing to volunteer and help in any way she could. Wilma was a social butterfly. She was quick to introduce herself and to make new friends. And as noted above, she impacted people with her thoughtfulness and kindness. She was fun and had a quick wit. Recently, prior to her death, she returned to her assisted living home in Ramsey after a short stay at Mercy Hospital. All of the staff clamored to see her and welcome her home. That is the kind of loving, impact she had on everyone she met. She will be greatly missed. Special thank you to: Fresenius Kidney Center Riverdale Staff Suite Living Ramsey/Roxane B.

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Wilma Mary Pechan

February 10, 1944 - May 1, 2025

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Wilma Mary Pechan

February 10, 1944 - May 1, 2025

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