Obituary for
George Bechtel
George Bechtel
Farmer, animal lover, singer, husband, teacher, father, gardener, train enthusiast, transportation advocate, and cyclist, George passed from this life on May 3, 2019, aged 86 years.
He was the beloved husband of Grace (Schott), father of Trevor (Susan Hunsberger), and Gini (Tamara Shantz). He was the son of Nelson (1968) and Martha (Snyder, 1945) and stepson of Margaret (McTavish, 1985), and the brother of Janet (2013, Tom Inglis 1994), Mary Alma (2010, Charles Goodrich, 1992), Ruth, who survives (John Hess, 2007), and Dorothy (2010, Merlin Grove, 1962).
After working on his father’s farm, established in 1816, George taught at the secondary level and community college level for 29 years. His interests and hobbies included writing articles on alternatives to automobiles and airplanes, annual family train trips, cycling, gardening, singing in choirs and quartettes, snow shoveling for seniors, study of the results of concussions, weekend sitting for National Service dogs, family and local history.
George will be remembered by many relatives and friends.
George’s family will receive relatives and friends from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Friday, May 10, 2019 at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick Street, Kitchener, 519-749-8467. A memorial service will be held at Wanner Mennonite Church, 1725 Beaverdale Rd., RR-21, Cambridge, ON on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. Reception to follow. Cremation has taken place.
As expressions of sympathy, donations to the House of Friendship of Kitchener would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home).
Visit www.henrywalser.com for George’s memorial.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de George
Bechtel 1932 2019..
Décès pour la Ville: Kitchener, Province: Ontario