Beatrice Elizabeth Weschcke Asfeld died on October 18, 2018 of complication from dementia.  She was born  on April 30, 1923 to Ernest Jeffrey and Margaret Ulrich Weschcke in West St. Paul, Minnesota. Beatrice had three siblings: an infant brother deceased shortly after birth,  Henriette Weschcke Johnson, and Millicent Weschcke Christiansen (deceased).  She attended one year at Carlton College and later finished her B.A. at Macalester College.   Beatrice married Lester Jadwin Asfeld (deceased March 27, 1988 ) on August 8, 1942.  They had eight children: Jeffery Jadwin Asfeld (deceased January 19, 1969). Joan Elizabeth Johnson, and Beatrice (Betsy) Leslie Robinson (engaged to Cal Barta), Polly Asfeld St. Martin (engaged to James Seidel), Patricia Ann Fuchs (married to Charles R. Fuchs), Lester Jadwin Asfeld, Jr., John Jadwin Asfeld and Joy Maria N'Daou (married to Saiudou Mohamed N'Daou).  Beatrice was an active member of Unity Church, Unitarian.  Beatrice provided generous financial support to Unity Church and to Children's Home Society.  She did extensive volunteer work, including  many years at the Veterans' hospital at St.Paul,. The St. Paul Women's Club and the Red Cross. Beatrice and Jadwin served as foster parents, providing a home to 14 children over 3 years.  Beatrice is survived by one sister, seven children, 20 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. A private burial service for family will be at Acacia Park Cemetery 2151 Pilot Knob, Mendota Heightsl 11 a.m. on Saturday, 10-27-18.  Memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, 10-27-18 at Unity Church, Unitarian, 733 Portland Avenue, St. Paul.  In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Children's Home Society, of Minnesota,1605 Eustis ST., St. Paul, MN 55107, would be appreciated.