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Louis BECHTLE Obituary

BECHTLE The Honorable Louis C. Age 97, originally from Philadelphia, PA, died on Sunday, December 22, 2024. He is preceded in death by first wife, Helen (nee O'Donnell), second wife, Margaret "Beckie" (nee Beck); brothers Perry and Ronald; and step-daughter, Joanne Finney. He is survived by his children: Barbara (Joe Ward), Nancy Anderson (Bruce Anderson), and Amy Peacock; step-children: Tara Finney and Samuel Finney, Jr. (Lynn Finney); 8 grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren. Memorial Service at 11 A.M., Tuesday, February 11th, at Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church, 625 Montgomery Ave., Bryn Mawr, PA 19010. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Honorable Louis C. Bechtle Scholarship at the Temple University Beasley School of Law. www.laurelhillphl.com

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Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on Feb. 2, 2025.

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