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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Charles J.
Bechtel
March 24, 1918 – January 31, 2012
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Charles Junior Bechtel, 93, of Tuscola, joined his bride of 65 years in heaven on Tuesday January 31, 2012.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, February 2, 2012 at Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 S. Main Street, Tuscola with Masonic Services at 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday February 3, 2012 at the Tuscola United Methodist Church, 901 N. Prairie Street, Tuscola. Burial with military graveside rites accorded will be in Tuscola Township Cemetery.
He was born on March 24, 1918 in Taylorville, IL, the son Charles and Bertha (Peters) Bechtel. He married Frances Eagan on March 23, 1941 after they eloped to Farmington, Mo. She preceded him in death on December 12, 2006.
He is survived by five children; Dennis (Barb) Bechtel of Peoria; Dottie (James Fleniken) Browning of Spring, Texas; Scott (Lisa) Bechtel of Champaign; Susan Hall of Tuscola; Jeff (Terri) Bechtel of Peoria; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters, two sons, John and Sam.
Charles graduated from Taylorville High School in 1937. He was a Staff Sargent in the U.S. Army in Co H 123rd Infantry. He served during World War II in the Southern Philippines and New Guinea where he received two bronze stars, combat infantry badge, and a good conduct medal. Upon his return from the war, he worked for Petrolane until his retirement in May, 1982. Charles was a member of the Masonic Mound Lodge #122 AF & AM in Taylorville, Illinois. He was a member of the Tuscola United Methodist Church.
He was a father to many, and the first to help when someone was in need. Charles loved camping with his family and many trips in their motor home. Every year for 50 years his military friends met at Army Reunions to renew their bond they created when they were overseas. He and Fran loved to entertain at their kitchen table where all were welcome. He enjoyed working outside in his yard and around the house. He loved to watch the Illini and do woodworking.
Memorials may be made to SAM Food Pantry, Help-A-Child or Douglas County Museum Association.
Condolences may be offered online at www.hilligossshraderfh.com.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, February 2, 2012 at Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 S. Main Street, Tuscola with Masonic Services at 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday February 3, 2012 at the Tuscola United Methodist Church, 901 N. Prairie Street, Tuscola. Burial with military graveside rites accorded will be in Tuscola Township Cemetery.
He was born on March 24, 1918 in Taylorville, IL, the son Charles and Bertha (Peters) Bechtel. He married Frances Eagan on March 23, 1941 after they eloped to Farmington, Mo. She preceded him in death on December 12, 2006.
He is survived by five children; Dennis (Barb) Bechtel of Peoria; Dottie (James Fleniken) Browning of Spring, Texas; Scott (Lisa) Bechtel of Champaign; Susan Hall of Tuscola; Jeff (Terri) Bechtel of Peoria; 11 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters, two sons, John and Sam.
Charles graduated from Taylorville High School in 1937. He was a Staff Sargent in the U.S. Army in Co H 123rd Infantry. He served during World War II in the Southern Philippines and New Guinea where he received two bronze stars, combat infantry badge, and a good conduct medal. Upon his return from the war, he worked for Petrolane until his retirement in May, 1982. Charles was a member of the Masonic Mound Lodge #122 AF & AM in Taylorville, Illinois. He was a member of the Tuscola United Methodist Church.
He was a father to many, and the first to help when someone was in need. Charles loved camping with his family and many trips in their motor home. Every year for 50 years his military friends met at Army Reunions to renew their bond they created when they were overseas. He and Fran loved to entertain at their kitchen table where all were welcome. He enjoyed working outside in his yard and around the house. He loved to watch the Illini and do woodworking.
Memorials may be made to SAM Food Pantry, Help-A-Child or Douglas County Museum Association.
Condolences may be offered online at www.hilligossshraderfh.com.
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