Ronald K Bechtel's Obituary
Ronald K. Bechtel, 73, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2015, in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Ronald was born July 16, 1942 in Decatur, IL, the son of Donnell and Sylvia (Adams) Bechtel. Ronald was a mechanic who was able to fix anything. He collected antique tractors, and he was a member of Warrensburg Sportsman’s Club. Ronald married Betty J. High on August 22, 1961, in Decatur, IL, and they shared 39 years together. She preceded him in death on May 13, 1999.
Ronald leaves behind his daughter, Dawn (Darrell) Conder of Shelbyville, IL; brothers, Gerald (Barb) Bechtel of Lake Zurich, IL; Dennis (Linda) Bechtel of Decatur; sisters, Nancy Hart of Decatur; Sherilyn Moid of Elgin, IL; son-in-law, Herb Woodruff of Decatur, IL; grandchildren, Joshua, Nick, Chelsea, Chris, Jacob; and great-grandchildren, Amelia and Briley.
He is preceded in death by his wife; parents; daughter, Kim Woodruff; and sister, Donna.
Services to celebrate Ronald’s life will be 12 p.m. Saturday, November 7, 2015, at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be 10 am-12 p.m. Saturday, November 7, 2015, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery. Memorials in memory of Ronald may be made to the Warrensburg Sportsman’s Club.
The family of Ronald K. Bechtel is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL. View the online obituary and send condolences to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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