Obituary for Terrance R. Bichel

Terrance “Terry” Bichel,60, of Hokah MN passed away on Oct. 12,2021. He was tough as barbed wire but lost his battle with cancer after 12 years. Terry was born on Oct. 19, 1960. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Marion Bichel. Those left to honor his memory are his sister, Betty Larson; brothers, Gary Bichel, Greg Bichel and Tim Bichel; sister-in-law, Robin BIchel; 5 nieces, Ashley Bichel, Cassidy Mau, JoCasta Marsh, Kim Larson, and Vicki Larson; and nephew, Chris Cheever; and many great-nieces and great-nephews. After graduating LaCrescent High School, he worked on local farms. He then started his 32 year long career at Ace Hardware Distribution Center as a material handler. In those 32 years Ace Hardware became his second family. When Terry wasn’t with his Ace Family you could find him helping his brothers on the farm. Terry was a devoted brother and uncle. He enjoyed hunting and farming and was an avid Vikings fan. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, October 16, 2021, at the Caledonia United Methodist Church, 308 N. Kingston St., Caledonia, Minn. Rev. Debbie King-Quale will officiate. Burial will be held at a later date in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Hokah, Minn. A visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m., until the time of service, Saturday, at the church. Jandt-Fredrickson Funeral Homes and Crematory, Caledonia Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.