Gary William Bechtel passed away on August 17th at his home in Fishers,Indiana. The Celebration of Life Service will be held at Grace Community Church, 5504 East 146th Street
Noblesville, IN 46062 on Saturday, August 30th at 11:00am.
Gary was born on June 4th, 1932 in Oil City,PA. His parents were the late Mary Joyce and William Theodore Bechtel.
Gary served in the Army Special Forces. He was an engineering graduate of Purdue University and retired after 36 years from Western Electric/AT&T/Lucent and was a member of the Lucent Retiree Organization. For years he was a member of SPEBSQSA singing Barbershop harmony.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Janice, his two daughters, Kathy Statler (Dave Statler) and Tamara Karr (John Karr), five grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. He is also survived by two sisters, Judy Turner and Susie Bechtel-McCollum, and three brothers,Ted, Charles and Lee Bechtel.
The Celebration of Life Service will be held at Grace Community Church, 5504 East 146th Street
Noblesville, IN 46062 on Saturday, August 30th at 11:00am.
In lieu of flowers, they request donations to support Gary’s granddaughter and husbands’ mission work in St.Kitts; www.missionstkitts.org.
Checks payable to:
Horizon Christian Fellowship
C/O Brandon Grayson
7702 Indian Lake Road
Indianapolis, IN 46236
Cindy Edwards and Family says
Dear Kathy,
I am sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. I know you will all miss him dearly.
Please know that I will be thinking about all of you during this difficult time.
With deepest sympathy,
Cindy Edwards
Lee Bechtel says
When the Lord calls you, checking out of this life means checking in to eternal life and the memories of family and friends.
My sincere sorry to and best to Jan, Kathy, and Tammy.
My rememberance, or gift from Gary, as the youngest brother, was his analitics and compassion for life’s challenges, with family and faith at the forefront. Things that a 22 years younger brother should try to emulate in their own life. I will miss you brother but I will not forget you until I die.
Marlene Westergren says
Janice thinking of you and your two daughters at this time of deep loss. The write up and his picture was so good. I passed the news on to Dick and Dee.
May God sustain you in this time of sadness.
“I was strengthened as the hand of the Lord my God was upon me.” Ezra 7:28
Peace to all, Marlene from all in Cliff Westergren’s family
Brice & DeLora Fennig says
We know the Lord Jesus Christ will give you comfort as you go through this earthly parting.
With fond memories, Brice & DeLora
Barbara and Tom Martino says
May God send his blessings to Gary’s family during this time of loss.
Nancy says
He was the best sort of man. Loved the Lord, his wife, his family, and his country. Always joyful in this life… how much more he will be in the next. Much love and many hugs and prayers for all the family.
Eric Olson says
My deepest sympathy for the family. I remember Uncle Gary fondly and I’m sure he’s in a good place.
Shannon & TrIcia Jones says
So so sad to hear of Gary’s passing. What a special man. May you find comfort in wonderful memories & knowing he is at peace & not suffering in anyway. Our thoughts & prayers are with all of his family.
Sincerely, Shannon & Tricia Jones
Jan says
I love and miss you honey ! Your sweetie
Jeannie Fredrickson says
Dearest Jan:
I think I was there when you two met, perhaps at a WE Big Show rehearsal?? That surely could not have been over 50 years ago! Gary was one in a million – always “up” and funny and positive. I know you and the whole family will miss him terribly. My deepest condolences.
Michael Bayman says
Jan and Family,
I was so sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. We had recently enjoyed a bit of reminiscing. In this difficult time, I extend my deepest sympathy for your loss. From your Grace and Courtyard friend.
Michael Bayman
Norm Wilkens says
Dear Ted and your family,
Our condolences to you and your family in the loss of your brother, Gary. We will let Howe 1953 classmates know.
Blessings of peace and comfort for you,
Norm and Cynthia Wilkens
Chuck Mckinsey says
Jan, I was very sorry to hear about Gary.
I remember the good times singing together (and even trying to learn choreography) in the Barbershop Chorus. Over the years, we played a lot of golf, attended a lot of parties and even spent a week together as roommates in Seattle during a Barbershop Convention. I don’t think we ever had a major disagreement and I enjoyed his company.
My sympathy to you and your family.
Chuck McKinsey
Kevin Van Meter says
Great man he will be missed prayers go out to all in the family
Ladonna (Belter) Darmer says
Dear Bechtel Family,
I wanted you to know that I was sorry to hear about Gary’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
Love, Ladonna (next door neighbor on Stratford Avenue)
Jim Orem says
Jan, Sorry for your loss, Gary was a great guy, full of fun and energy. I will never forget all the years we worked together at Western Electric and the many rounds of golf we played. We have lived in Maine since 2004 and enjoy it, we had our 61st wedding anniversay in June. Best wishes to you and your family, Jim and Ginny Orem