Earl L. Bechtel
Earl Leroy Bechtel, 79, Hanover R.D. 1, who received the French Croix de Guerre for bravery and the Purple Heart Medal in World War I, died Friday at 7:05 p.m. at his home.
He served as a private first-class with the Third Infantry division. Retired from the plumbing business in 1973, he was a member of St. Bartholomew United Church of Christ.
A son of the late William F. and Barbara (Peterman) Bechtel, he is survived by his wife, the former Lottie Stump; six children, Mrs. Doris Simpson, Hanover R.D. 1; Mrs. Joyce Miller, Shoemakersville; Mrs. Shirley Neiderer, Hanover; Robert Bechtel, Hanover R.D. 1; Mrs. Annette Sell, Hanover, and Mrs. Brenda Shank, Hanover R.D. 1; 15 grandchildren; a great-grandson and a sister, Mrs. Stella Berwager, Hanover.
The funeral service will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Wetzel Funeral Home, 549 Carlisle St., Hanover, with his pastor, the Rev. Harvey M. Light, officiating. Burial will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery.
Earl L. Bechtel
Earl Leroy Bechtel, 79, Hanover R.D. 1, who received the French Croix de Guerre for bravery and the Purple Heart Medal in World War I, died Friday at 7:05 p.m. at his home.
He served as a private first-class with the Third Infantry division. Retired from the plumbing business in 1973, he was a member of St. Bartholomew United Church of Christ.
A son of the late William F. and Barbara (Peterman) Bechtel, he is survived by his wife, the former Lottie Stump; six children, Mrs. Doris Simpson, Hanover R.D. 1; Mrs. Joyce Miller, Shoemakersville; Mrs. Shirley Neiderer, Hanover; Robert Bechtel, Hanover R.D. 1; Mrs. Annette Sell, Hanover, and Mrs. Brenda Shank, Hanover R.D. 1; 15 grandchildren; a great-grandson and a sister, Mrs. Stella Berwager, Hanover.
The funeral service will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Wetzel Funeral Home, 549 Carlisle St., Hanover, with his pastor, the Rev. Harvey M. Light, officiating. Burial will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery.
Family Members
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Randolph Elert Beachtel
1874–1956
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William Lafayette Bechtel
1876–1956
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Cora Ellen Beachtel Boose
1878–1953
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Harbert G. Bechtel
1879–1882
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Stella K Bechtel Boose
1881–1978
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Martha M. Bechtel Utz
1883–1962
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Cleff Cleveland Bechtel
1885–1949
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Roxie Anna Bechtel Reichart
1887–1952
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Lola Alverta Bechtel Brumgard
1889–1969
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Causie Edgar Bechtel
1891–1968
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