George H. Bechtold, 91, of Terre Haute passed away February 16, 2014. He was born in Wood River, IL January 13, 1923 to George F. and Della (Kramer) Bechtold. Mr. Bechtold retired as a maintenance technician for Terre Haute Water Works, was a US Navy veteran of WW2, and belonged to Plumbers and Steamfitters Local # 157, Senior Citizens of the Wabash Valley, Promenaders Square Dance Club, and the Moose # 1009. His wife, Mary Alice (Childress) Bechtold preceded him in death December 22, 2009. He is survived by his daughter Sandra L. Murrey of Indianapolis; two grandchildren Christina Willis and her husband Tony, and Douglas William Payne and his wife Jennifer; six great-grandchildren Shelby Stull, Tylor Willis, Caleb Payne, Trevor Payne, Hayden Payne, and Elliana Payne; and one great-great-grandson Daryon Stull. Funeral services will be in DeBaun Springhill Chapel at 1:00 p.m. Thursday with the VFW # 972 Honor Guard giving military rites. Friends may call from noon until services. Keeping with his wishes cremation will follow. For those who choose contributions can be made to the Alzheimers Research Association. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
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George H. Bechtold
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