Photo courtesy of Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service - King-Hart Chapel
Hart, Michigan
Apr 30, 1938 – Jan 3, 2023
Richard “Dick” Joseph Bectel, 84, of Holton, formally of Walkerville and Hart, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at the Newaygo County Compassion Home surrounded by loved ones. He was born April 30, 1938, in Muskegon, the son of Wallace and Mildred (Quinn) Bectel. He was married to the...
Read MoreTo the Family of Mr. Richard J. Bectel,
The membership of American Legion Post #234 in Hart, Michigan, would like to share our deepest sympathy with your family on your loss. Mr. Bectel’s service to our country makes him a hero as far as we’re concerned and certainly you’re very proud of him, too. We want you to know that his brothers and sisters in arms now share in your grief.
Warmest Regards and God bless you all.
Mark R. Parrish
January 22, 2023 | MI
Gerry and family, my heart goes out to you at this sad time. I know that God is carrying you now & I trust that he will help you thru these hard times. I would like to share these words with you . . .
"I have only slipped away into the next room. I am I and you are you. Whatever we were to each other, that we are still. Call me by my old familiar name. Speak to me in the easy way which you always used. Play, smile, think of me. All is well." Henry Scott Holland
Liz Lanzer
January 16, 2023 | Maryville, TN | Friend
"When we look upon Heaven´s scene, we shall see the streets are guarded by United States Marines"! Semper Fidelis
GySgt "U" Southport NC
January 15, 2023 | Other
So sorry to hear of Dick's passing. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Lee and Linda Smith
January 13, 2023 | Walkerville, MI | Neighbor
Dear Gerry. Bob and I are so very sorry about your loss of Dick. He was the nicest guy and we are very sad for you and your family. It was hard to hear but I need to realize that none of us are getting any younger. Our hearts and thoughts are going to be for you for a long time
Jeanne Blackmer
January 13, 2023 | Hart | Friend
So sorry to hear of Dicks passing. Have a lot of great memories of the nice & amazing man he was. My thoughts are with Gerry & family..
Sue Rusch
January 10, 2023 | Friend
Dick was dear to our hearts. May God wrap His loving arms around you all and give you strength and peace during this difficult time. We will greatly miss him
Bill & Dawn Ross
January 10, 2023 | Shelby, MI | Friend
What an honorable man and marine. Glad to have met him and a kindred spirit as my husband conducted funerals at the church. Very professional in his job. Going to miss your smile .
Anne Abbott
January 09, 2023 | Walkerville, MI | Friend
Thoughts and prayers to Aunt Gerry and family.
William and Kimberly Bectel
January 07, 2023