Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Clarence Bechtel

Male 1922 - 2007  (85 years)


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  • Name Clarence Bechtel 
    Born 1922  [1
    Gender Male 
    Military WW2 
    Residence 1944  Allenburg, , Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-158854P 
    Died 26 Aug 2007  Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Buried Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Person ID I158854  Generations
    Last Modified 6 Apr 2024 

    Father Herbert Jacob M. Bechtel,   b. 16 Apr 1886, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 30 Jan 1972, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 85 years) 
    Mother Laura Etta Boehmer,   b. 29 Oct 1885, Arthur, Wellington Co., Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 May 1944, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 58 years) 
    Married 3 Sep 1907  [2
    Family ID F41932  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Dois Mero,   b. CA 1923 
    Married 9 Feb 1946  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Last Modified 7 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F225090  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • CLARENCE BECHTEL 1922 - 2007 Peacefully, at Pinehaven Nursing Home, Waterloo, on Sunday, August 26, 2007, at age 84. Beloved husband of Doris for 61 years; loving father of Dick and Theresa, Larry and Cheryl, Bob, Judith Martin, and Brenda and Jim Polillo; loved grandfather of Cheryl and Don MacTavish, Joanne and Andy Volcansek, Kim and Shane Droog, Dawson Bechtel, Mackenzie and Marc Murphy, and Jaquoline Martin; great-grandfather of Sara, Ryan, Jason, Cameron, Nathan, Rhyan, and Kaden; dear brother of Pricilla Jones, Almeda Reeve, and Gerine Heubach. Predeceased by his parents, Laura and Herbert Bechtel, and by sisters, Mabel Morrison and Evelyn Noble. Clare was a lifelong member and usher at St. Michael's Church, and was a veteran of the Second World War. He enjoyed bowling, horseshoes, and playing cards. Friends are invited to share their memories of Clare with his family at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home , 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Tuesday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. with Parish Prayers at 8: 45 p.m. A morning prayer service will be held in the funeral home on Wednesday, August 29, 2007 at 10: 15 a.m. followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at St. Michael's RC Church, 240 Hemlock St., Waterloo at 11 a.m. with Rev. James Malone as celebrant. Interment in Parkview Cemetery will be followed by a reception in the Parish Hall of the church. Special thanks to Dr. Pope, nurses, and staff of Pinehaven Nursing Home for their love and care. Condolences for the family and donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association may be arranged through the funeral home, 519-745-8445 or www.erbgood.com In living memory of Clare, a tree will be planted through the Trees for Learning Program by the funeral home.


      The Record Newspaper - Aug. 27, 2007

  • Sources 
    1. [S490] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - The Record (1994-March 2008), Obituary of Clarence Bechtel - Aug. 27, 2007.

    2. [S74] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - Kitchener-Waterloo Record (1948-1994), Obituary of Laura Boehmer Bechtel - 11 May 1944.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsResidence - 1944 - Allenburg, , Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 9 Feb 1946 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 26 Aug 2007 - Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo City, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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