Bertha Mathilda (Trueman) Biechele, 87, of Sandusky, passed away peacefully early Tuesday evening, November 11, 2025, with her family at her side in the Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky.

   She was born on March 2, 1938, in Sandusky, OH the daughter of the late Charles Cowling and Flossie Cordella (Noftz) Trueman.  Bertha graduated from Sandusky High School in 1956, where she was active in the A Cappella Choir.  She met her future husband, David G. Biechele in Sandusky, they eventually eloped and married in Angola, Indiana on September 21, 1957.

   Bertha was employed by the J.C. Penny Co. until her retirement after 25 years.  She then went to work as a Realtor and Office Manager at Vacationland Realty, Inc., until she retired for the second time.

   Bertha was a true matriarch of the family and a great steward of life.  She will be remembered by her family for being an excellent dancer and how she had won, over the years, dance competitions at the Arthur Murray Dance Studios, in Cleveland, OH in Latin dance.  Also, when the kids were home, she loved camping with them in different campgrounds around the state.  In years past, she also enjoyed attending the many National Realtor Conventions throughout the United States.

   Betha is survived by her husband of 68 years, David G. Biechele; her four sons, Scott (Sherry), Thomas, Daniel (Lorraine), and Christopher (Deneen) Biechele; along with five grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; her brother, David (Ann) Trueman; and many nieces and nephews.

   She was preceded in death by her parents;  two sisters, Jean Miller and Sue Werren; and three brothers, Raymond, Donald, and Frederick Trueman. 

   Visitation will be held on Friday, November 14, 2025, from 4-6 pm at the David F. Koch Funeral and Cremation Services, 520 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky, and Saturday morning, November 15, 2025, from 10 am until time of the funeral services at 11 am at the Trinity United Methodist Church, 214 E. Jefferson Street,, Sandusky, OH.  Rev. Ted C. Buehl officiating.  Inurnment will be held at a later date in Oakland Cemetery, Sandusky.

   The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Trinity United Methodist Church, 214 E. Jefferson Street, Sandusky, OH 44870 or to Stein Hospice Service, Inc., 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, OH 44870.

   Your memories and words of comfort may be shared with Bertha's family at davidfkoch.com.