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

Clare Bechtel

Female 1927 - 2006  (79 years)


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  • Name Clare Bechtel 
    Born 27 Aug 1927  Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Female 
    FindAGrave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/15624757 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-392165 
    Died 1 Sep 2006  Maryhill (New Germany) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Buried Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Person ID I392165  Generations
    Last Modified 25 Apr 2024 

    Father Moses S. Bechtel,   b. 18 Apr 1883, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1948, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 64 years) 
    Mother Alberta Knechtel,   b. 2 Sep 1886, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 4 Sep 1942, Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 56 years) 
    Married 23 Feb 1916  [2
    Family ID F6030  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Obituary of Clare Bechtel 1927 - 2006

      After a lengthy battle with Parkinsons, Clare Bechtel passed away at Twin Oaks of Maryhill on September 1, 2006.

      Son of the late Moses and Albirda Bechtel. He was born in Waterloo Township on August 27, 1927, and farmed RR4, Kitchener which is now Trussler Road. Later he moved to Moncton, but had to give up farming due to his illness.

      Survived by his three sisters, Reta Bechtel of St. Jacobs, Ruth Gentle of Kitchener, and Clarene Martin of Waterloo; nieces Audrey Shaver, Donna Shaw, and Heather Ogram; and nephews, Darrel Martin and Greg Gentle.

      Predeceased by one brother, Willis and his wife Marilyn; brothers-in-law Howard Martin and Derek Gentle.

      Relatives and friends may visit at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Tuesday, September 5, 2006 from 12-12:45 p.m., with the funeral service to follow in the chapel of the funeral home at 1 p.m., the Rev. Reynold Kipfer officiating. Immediately following the service, a reception will be held in the Historic Kunz House of the funeral home. Interment at Manheim Mennonite Cemetery.

      Donations in Clare's memory may be made to the Parkinson's Society or Twin Oaks of Maryhill and may be arranged through the funeral home, 519-745-8445 or www.erbgood.com

      In memory of Clare, a tree will be planted through the Trees For Learning Program by the funeral home.

      Obituary of Clare Bechtel | Erb & Good Funeral Home (2023). Available at: https://erbgood.com/tribute/details/10387/Clare-Bechtel/obituary.html (Accessed: 17 June 2023).

  • Sources 
    1. [S3231] Find A Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/15624757.

    2. [S8] News - Gospel Herald, Obituary of Moses Bechtel - February 24, 1948.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 27 Aug 1927 - Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 1 Sep 2006 - Maryhill (New Germany) Waterloo Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Mannheim Mennonite Cemetery, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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