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David Bechtel Obituary
David W. Bechtel, beloved husband and
father, died at home suddenly on March 20, 2018, in Egg Harbor Township at the age of 56.
David is survived by his parents, William and Lillian Bechtel of Reading, Pa., wife Kateryna (Kathy) Bechtel; children, David Jr., Paul, and Jenna; siblings, Lynn (Robert)
Fenstermacher, and Lauri (Robert) Cancillieri.
David was born on February 15, 1962, in Hazelton, Pa., and grew up in Reading, Pa. He graduated from
Muhlenberg High School in 1981, and then worked in the construction industry after learning the trade from his grandfather and father.
Dave moved to Egg Harbor Township, N.J. with his sweetheart, Kathy, in 1987, where he resided until his death. Dave loved working with his hands and spending time with his family and friends.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, March 25, 2018, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Adams-Perfect Funeral Home, 1650 New Rd., Northfield, NJ 08225, as well as on Monday, March 26, 2018, from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the funeral home. A funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. Burial will be held in Seaside Cemetery, Marmora, NJ. Arrangements
entrusted to and condolences may be left for his family at: adams-perfect.com.
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Linda ( Morgan ) Souders
March 25, 2018
My deepest sympathy for Dave's parents, wife, and children.
Prayers for the family, and condolences.
I grew up with Dave and went to Muhlenberg schools.
March 24, 2018
Dear Kathy, David, Paul and Jenna
I am so sorry for you loss. Know you are in my prayers. He is with the Lord and will be your Angel. Love to you Kathy
Always, Valerie
Crystal Cote Henning
March 24, 2018
My thoughts are with the Bechtel family at this time. Fond memories of Dave at Muhlenberg.
March 23, 2018
So sorry for your loss I was in Explorers with Dave we had such great times together with Dave and had such a fun person to be around he also went to my parents to play backgammon
in which they loved to have him there God Bless Too soon to be one of God's Angels So Sorry
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Annette Snyder
March 23, 2018
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family during this very difficult time. Dave was a classmate of mine. He was always very witty,and kind. I have fond memories of him. May the Lord provide you with His loving comfort and peace always.
March 23, 2018
To family and friends, I offer my condolences. May God comfort and support you. Psalms 94:18,19
March 23, 2018
My condolences to the family. He was a classmate of mine as well.
Stacy (Becker) Galan
John Parese
March 23, 2018
RIP Dave. many memories in school.
Bertha Morgan Frees
March 23, 2018
So sad to read of Dave's passing, we grew up and went to school together and he was such a nice person. Prayers to you all.
Carol Renaudette
March 23, 2018
My condolences, prayers and sympathy to the family. A young death in the family is always a tragedy. My dad was 58. He will be missed by all.
LeeBeth Cranmer
March 23, 2018
You have my deepest sympathy. I went to school with David, and he was a good person.
David Moll
March 23, 2018
Another high school classmate gone too soon. RIP
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