Longboat Key Obituaries

Richard Bechtold

Richard Bechtold, 93, of Longboat Key and formerly of Park Ridge, Ill., died Jan. 30.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II and was an accomplished jazz musician, playing publically during the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair.

He was an avid golfer and longtime member of the River Forest Country Club and the Longboat Key Club.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Jacqualyn; wife of 10 years, Nancy; and brother, Karl. He is survived by his children, Greg, Scott and Chris; sister, Dorothy Rhoades; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

A funeral was held Feb. 6 in Park Ridge.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity.

Timothy Hennigan

Timothy Hennigan, 71, of Longboat Key and Hanover, Mass., died Jan. 12.

Born Jan. 18, 1945, in Boston, upon graduating from Saint John’s Preparatory School of Worcester, he received an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. Eager for action, however, he joined the Navy for active service in 1964 and spent much time away at sea.

In 1968, he resigned from active service and remained in the Navy Reserves for several years. In 1969, he joined his father’s fledging water treatment and consulting engineering business. He took over the reigns as president in 1972. During the course of 48 years, he forged Hennigan Engineering Co. Inc. into the premier, multidisciplinary national service provider it is today. His entrepreneurial spirit never quit, and he founded successful sister companies, Heat Exchanger Products and HydroDynamics. All three companies continue to flourish in the control of family members and devoted employees.

Mr. Hennigan loved the ocean and spent quality time boating and fishing, until he discovered Harley-Davidson, which put him on two wheels and led him on many biking adventures with family and friends.

Mr. Hennigan is survived by his wife, Claudia; children Tim, Theresa and Jennifer; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and siblings Peg Bloom, Donna Bell, Chris Seery and Brian Hennigan.

A private ceremony was held Jan. 18. A celebration of his life will be held in May in Massachusetts.

Contributions in his memory may be made to Dana-Farber Community Cancer Center of Weymouth.

Linda Lederberg

Linda Lederberg, of Longboat Key and Chevy Chase, Md., died Feb. 4.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Edward Lederberg. She is survived by her children, Daniel Lederberg and Lisa Bleckner, and five grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Feb. 7.

Ann Ramond

Ann Ramond, 91, of Bradenton and formerly of Longboat Key, died Feb. 1.

Born on May 31, 1924, in Minersville, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Helen Lutsky.

She married Ed, the love of her life, and moved with him to Middlebury, Conn., where they lived and worked on a rural, 120-acre dairy farm. They then moved to Southington, Conn., where they ran a Texaco service station.

Mrs. Ramond worked for U.S. Rubber in Middlebury and Citizens’ Bank in Southington.

After retirement to Longboat Key, she was a longstanding, faithful parishioner of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church and a silver-star member of the Ladies’ Guild, serving a term of office as its president.

A loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she will be dearly missed by all.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Edward, and brother, Albert Lutsky. She is survived by her son, Edward, and his wife, Marian, of Burlington, Conn.; one granddaughter; one great-grandson; one niece; one nephew; and many cherished friends.

A service will be held 10 a.m. Feb. 12 at St. Mary, 4280 Gulf of Mexico Drive. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions in her memory may be made to Tidewell Hospice, 3355 26th Street W., Bradenton, FL 34204, or to St. Mary.