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

Delfred Earl Bechtel[1]

Male 1921 - 2003  (82 years)


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  • Name Delfred Earl Bechtel 
    Born 24 Mar 1921  Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3
    Gender Male 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-41693 
    Died 19 Apr 2003  Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3
    Buried Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3
    Person ID I41693  Generations
    Last Modified 7 Nov 2024 

    Father Owen Snyder Bechtel,   b. 13 Apr 1889, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1 May 1969, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 80 years) 
    Mother Melissa Knechtel,   b. 14 Jun 1889, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 12 Apr 1936, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 46 years) 
    Married 27 Nov 1912  [4
    Family ID F5698  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Pearl Snyder,   b. 1 Aug 1921, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1 Apr 1998, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 76 years) 
    Married 30 Nov 1940  [5
    Children 
     1. Muriel Aleen Bechtel,   b. 9 Sep 1941, Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 22 Aug 2008, Freeport (Kitchener), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 66 years)
     2. Gerald Arthur Bechtel
     3. Nancy Doreen Bechtel
     4. Brenda Marie Bechtel
     5. Beverly Ann Bechtel
     6. Darlene Gail Bechtel
    Last Modified 12 Nov 2024 
    Family ID F42009  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • BECHTEL, Delfred Earl (Del) - Died peacefully, on Saturday, April 19, 2003, at St. Mary's General Hospital, Kitchener, Del Bechtel of New Hamburg. He was born 82 years ago in Wilmot township, a son of the late Owen S. and Melissa (Knechtel) Bechtel. Del was a member of Hillcrest Mennonite Church, New Hamburg. He was employed as a carpenter for many years and enjoyed working at the Seniors woodworking Shop, Baden. Del was an honorary member of the Wilmot Rod and Gun Club and enjoyed travelling and camping. He loved time spent with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and conversing with anyone who would listen. Beloved husband of the late Pearl Snyder, who predeceased him April 1, 1998. Loving father of Muriel and Marvin Bowman of Goderich, Gerald (Gerry) and Sheila Bechtel of Elmira, Nancy (and the late Jake) Schwartzentruber of Baden, Brenda Neave and Gary Janes of Cambridge, Bev and Harold Subject of Brussels and Darlene Wegford of New Hamburg. Sadly missed by 15 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter and eight great-grandsons. Dear brother of Leonard and Nora Bechtel of New Hamburg, Clint and Hilda Bechtel of Cambridge, Eldon and Bertie Bechtel of Waterloo, Lloyd and Beatrice Bechtel of Burlington, Mary June and Ken Willsie of Waterloo, Avon and Joe Brophy of Nova Scotia. Lovingly remembered by sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Ethel Roth of Baden, Lorne and Ruth Bowman of Kitchener, Vernice and Myrtle Snyder of New Hamburg and a numberof nieces and nephews. Also remembered by Paul Wegford of Philipsburg. Del was predeceased by sisters, Ruby and Elsie and her husband Edwin Eby and by brothers-in-law, Ray Snyder and Henry Roth. Friends and relatives may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home, 291 Huron St., New Hamburg on Tuesday, April 22, 2003 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. On Wednesday, April 23, 2003, at noon, transfer will be made to Hillcrest Mennonite Church for the funeral service at 2 p.m. with Pastor Jan Steckley and Pastor Henry Regehr officiating.Burial to follow in Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the charity of one's choice.

      The Record newspaper 21 Apr 2003

  • Sources 
    1. [S2403] News - Unidentified Newspaper Obituary, Obituary of Elsie Bechtel - Eby - 1984.

    2. [S490] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - The Record (1994-March 2008), Obituary of Delfred Bechtel - 21 Apr 2003.

    3. [S3231] Find A Grave, Cemetery, Riverside, North America, Waterloo Municipality, New Hamburg, and Riverside Cemetery. 1921. " Delfred Earl Bechtel (1921-2003) - Find A Grave...". Findagrave.Com. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45779747/delfred-earl-bechtel.

    4. [S8] News - Gospel Herald, Obituary of Melissa Knechtel - May 14, 1936 - Vol. XXIX, No.7 - page 158,159,160.

    5. [S490] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - The Record (1994-March 2008), Obituary of Pearl Bechtel - 2 Apr 1998.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 24 Mar 1921 - Wilmot Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 19 Apr 2003 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - - Riverside Cemetery, New Hamburg, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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