Bessie Fern Wirtz, 77, of rural Richland Center died on Thursday, August 11, 2016, as a result of an automobile accident. 

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 18, at 1:00 p.m. at Pratt Memorial Chapel, with burial to follow in the Basswood Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 17, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. and again on Thursday, August 18, at Pratt Memorial Chapel from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 1:00 p.m.