Beatrice C. “Beats” Kohlman, age 86 of Durand, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2014 at the Oakview Care Center in Durand.

Beats was born December 7, 1927 in Eau Claire to Vincent and Loretta (Schneider) Radle. She attended school in Eau Claire and graduated from Regis High School. Beats worked at Presto in Chippewa Falls before marriage. She married Frank Kohlman on June 19, 1948 at Sacred Heart Parish in Eau Claire.  After marriage, they farmed in the Town of Lima on the Kohlman farm. In July of 1979, they retired from farming and moved to Durand. Frank passed away in 1994. Beats worked at the Durand Hospital in the cafeteria for 17 years.

Beats enjoyed visiting, playing cards with her friends, reading and doing puzzles.

She is survived by her sister; Dorothy Lehr of New Berlin, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents; Vincent and Loretta Radle, husband; Frank Kohlman, three brothers; Richard, Donald and Joseph in infancy.

Funeral Services will be 11:30 AM Saturday, April 12, 2014 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church-Lima. Rev. Raj Arockiam will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday.

Rhiel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Durand, is serving the family.

Condolences

1. Don & Judy Sarauer April 12, 2014, at 10:47am

   wanted to come to your services today but we are under the weather with bad colds so sending Deepest Sympathy to all

2. Patti Blount April 11, 2014, at 6:02pm

   I'm sorry to hear about the passing of Beats. She was a lovely lady to talk to at the library each time that she came. Sympathy to everyone in the family.

3. American Cancer Fund® April 9, 2014, at 4:23pm

   The staff of American Cancer Fund® at www.AmericanCancerFund.org is sorry to hear of Beatrice’s passing. We have received a memorial donation in her name and our sincere condolences go out to her family.

4. Carol M Anibas Johnson April 7, 2014, at 8:30pm

   My sincere sympathy to the family of Beatrice Kohlman. I have always enjoyed seeing Beats when I come home for a visit in September. I will miss seeing her. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

5. Joyce Oberding and Family April 7, 2014, at 11:44am

   She will be missed very much. She was a wonderful friend always.

6. Cheryl Brindle April 7, 2014, at 8:43am

   Beatrice had a "true" faith in our Lord and is now at peace at our Lord's side. Beats was a wonderful lady who will be dearly missed! Blessings of peace to the family and esp. her dear friends!

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