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Harold Bechtel Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 14, 2003.

BECHTEL Harold Keith Bechtel " Pie", age 61, of Pensacola, FL, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2003 while visiting friends. Harold, or " Hal", as he was known to many, was born October 8, 1941 in Harrisburg, PA. He was the son of Harold H. and Mary Muth Bechtel and resided in Elizabethville, PA during his youth. He graduated from Upper Dauphin High School in 1959 and joined the Navy shortly thereafter. Hals 20 year naval career took him all around the world, including a tour of duty at Cam Ranh Bay, Viet Nam. He received numerous awards and retired as a well respected and admired Senior Chief. His desire to further serve his country led him to pursue a civil service career as a logistics management specialist, as well as become a member of the Fleet Reserve Association, Branch #022, Pensacola, FL. Among his many accomplishments he was an outstanding member of the World Yoshukai Karate Kobudo Organization, earning his second degree black belt under the flawless leadership of Master Hiroaki Toyama. Hal was truly the rock and strength of his family, gladly giving and making many sacrifices. He was an honorable, respectable, hard working family man that can never be replaced and will be greatly missed by us all. He was preceded in death by his father Harold H. Bechtel. He is survived by his loving, heart-broken wife Sharon, his children, Shelley, Marcie, Patrick, Christopher, Gloria, and Nicholas, of Pensacola, FL; and his grandchildren, Ashley and Steven; his mother, Mary Bechtel; three brothers, Donald, Larry, and Michael of Elizabeth, PA; and numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, January 14, 2003 at Pensacola Memorial Gardens Funeral Home with Pastor Jim Schettler officiating. Pensacola Memorial Gardens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Please sign the Guestbook at Jacksonville.com

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February 7, 2003

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Larry Wingert

February 7, 2003

My sincere sympathy to the family. I graduated with Harold from Upper Dauphin High School in 1959.

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John Hoffner

January 17, 2003

Dear Family, I'm very sadened to hear of the death of your husband & father. Pie and I grew up together in Elizabethville. We were friends and baseball team mates and graduated together in 1959. We almost enlisted in the navy together, but I tried something else. I think of him every time I go back home. I remember the fun times we had at his home and high school. Pie was truly a good person, and friend , one I will never forget. I send my love to all of you, and wish you well during this very sad time.

Sincerely,

John Hoffner

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