John Bechtold Obituary
JOHN A.
Age 81, of Carrick, on Wednesday, August 27, 2003, beloved husband of the late Irene D. Bechtold; father of John M. & Susan Bechtold; grandfather of Blaze & Bailey Pelles; brother of Catherine Bittner, Rita Lanetz & the late Henry Bechtold; brother-in-law of Elizabeth Bechtold, Harry Bittner & the late Joseph Lanetz. Relatives & friends received Friday 2-5 & 6-9 pm at OLECHOWICZ FUNERAL HOME, 133 South 18th Street, South Side. Blessing Service Saturday 10 am at the funeral home.
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John Peel
September 16, 2003
We'll miss You Uncle John
Iner Swanson
August 31, 2003
I was in Company H and I didn't know John but being in the 40th. Engineers your dad was in "the band of Brothers". As many of us in the 40th will go, we all treasure our short military life together.
joe linz
August 30, 2003
Our deepest sympathy to the Bechtold
family. Sorry we didn't know about
the death of Hunzie, or we would have been there to comfort you.
May all the happy memories bring you peace at this time..........
Joe and Sandy Linz
Don Jackson
August 29, 2003
John was a valued member of the 40th Combat Engineer Regiment during World War Two. His many brave acts will not be forgotten
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John& Betty Lehr
August 29, 2003
Your Dad had a great sense of humor which led to banter among us and lots of laughter.He was liked by all of us in S CO. 40th Engrs. He was a good worker in the supply room. John M. lehr
Linda Och
August 29, 2003
My deepest smpathy for you, Sue, and your brother. John was a good neighbor and will be missed.
Linda
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