Herb Bechtol's Obituary
Herb Bechtol, 95, of North Fort Myers, Florida, passed away December 13, 2017. He was born July 3, 1922 in Fort Wayne, IN. Herb served as a Marine in the Pacific during WWII and as an instructor during the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 64 years, Evelyn Marshall Bechtol.
He is survived by Virginia Horch Bechtol, his wife of 7 years, and children Donald (Patricia), Dennis (Kathy), Kay Bechtol Gulmy, Douglas, Davis (Harriet), step-daughters Sandra (Bryan) Ryder and Susan (Leslie) Fries, 9 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Graveside service is Noon, Tuesday at IOOF Cemetery, 1109 Hartzell Rd., New Haven with visitation one hour prior at the cemetery chapel. Semper Fi, Herb.
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