In Memory of Dorothy Mae Pechal

Dorothy Mae Pechal

December 17, 1929 - February 27, 2010

Dorothy Mae Chlapek Pechal, "Mom," 80, of Seaton went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 27, 2010, at a local nursing home. Her celebration of life services will be held on Tuesday March 2, 2010, two o'clock at Seaton Brethren Church. Services will be officiated by Pastor Joe Emerson and Marvin Chlapek. Burial will be at the Seaton Cemetery.

Dorothy was born in Temple, to Edwin and Theresa Dusek Chlapek on December 17, 1929. She attended Seaton SChool and graduated from Temple High School in 1947. She was baptized and confirmed at Seaton Brethren Church. She married Jerry J. Pechal on December 29, 1951 at Seaton Brethren Church by Rev. Kostohryz.

Together, Jerry and Dorothy were blessed with four children. Dorothy was a homemaker and helped her husband with farming and gardening. In 1990, she began her career with SPJST Home Office as Library and Museum Curator and retired after 16 years.

Mom was the election judge for Seaton-Ratibor Community. Dorothy was a lifetime member of Seaton Brethren Church, where she was a member of the Mutual Aid Society, Christian Sisters and Choir. She was also a 50 year member of SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton. Dorothy and her husband, Jerry, were awarded the Brother and Sister award. She also received the Lifetime Achiever award. She served on many committees and offices such as; English and Czech reporter, ticket sales, bar and kitchen chairman, sold reservations, sales agent, second vice-president and FAC. Mrs. Pechal was also an officer of the Seaton Cemetery Association.

Preceded in death by her husband Jerry and her parents. Survivors are, Edwin Pechal Sr., wife Judy; Donald Jerry Pechal; Joyce Pechal Kraatz, husband Brad; David Charles Pechal, wife Tammy; Grandchildren E.J. Pechal Jr., Shannon White and husband Darren, Jennifer Grant and husband Guy, Justin Kraatz, Amber Pechal and fiance Ty Ryan, and Jerry Pechal. One great grandson, Tyler Grant. One brother, James Chlapek.

Pallbearers are E.J. Pechal Jr., Jerry Pechal, Justin Kraatz, Tyler Grant, Guy Grant, Darren White, Ty Ryan. Along with Godsons Leon, Jodie, and Elden Zavodny.

Memorials may be made to Seaton Brethren Church or SPJST Scholarship Fund.