Rachel M. (Walde) Kochmann, 81, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, died on October 29, 2012 at her home. Rachel was born on January 13, 1931, the daughter of Elmer and Lotti (Parry) Walde in Ponsford, Minnesota. She graduated from Bagley High School in 1949. Rachel was united in marriage to Clarence Kochmann on June 14, 1949 in Bagley, Minnesota. She was a professional pianist and was an author of a reference book about the Presidents of the United States of America, which listed their birthdays and burial sites. Rachel was survived by her husband, Clarence "Clancy" Kochmann of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota and one son, Bruce Kochmann of Park Rapids, MN.