Wendell R. Bethard, 71, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023.
He was born January 27, 1952, the son of William Bethard and Mildred (Marlow) Bethard. He married Robin (Soule) Thouvenin on August 20, 2002.
In addition to his wife, Robin Bethard, he is also survived by his two sons: Eric Bethard and wife Aaron and Wesley Bethard and wife Corrine; a daughter: Wendy Seibert and husband Dustin; three stepsons: Matthew Thouvenin and wife Leigh, Joshua Thouvenin, and Lucas Thouvenin and wife JoAnn; nine grandchildren: Maddy Bethard, Noah Bethard, Aiden Bethard, Cora Bethard, Cheyanne McGrath, Tori McGrath, Lexi McGrath, Paisley Thouvenin and Joe Thouvenin; two brothers: Larry Bethard and wife Patty and Gerald Bethard and wife Jane; two sisters: Debbie Bethard-Caplick and husband James and Susan Bethard; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and a great-great-niece.Wendell was preceded in death by his parents, a sister: Joyce Bethard-Haberman, and a granddaughter: Anastasia Bethard.
Wendell owned and operated Bethard Builders for 50 years. He served in the U.S. Army National Guard. He was of the Methodist Faith. He enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, and watching the St. Louis Cardinals.
Per Wendell’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded and no public services will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to any children’s charity, any local animal shelter, and/or the donor’s choice and will be accepted at the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home at 235 North Sycamore Street Centralia, Illinois 62801, (618)532-3523, who is honored to be of service to the Bethard Family. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.sutherlandfuneralhome.com and the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home Facebook Page.
