Ronald M. Bechtel Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ronald M. Bechtel of West Burlington, Iowa, born in Burlington, Iowa, who passed away on June 2, 2023, at the age of 77, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Earl Max and Helen P. Bechtel (Conlee); and his siblings-in-law, Sandra Howell, Patricia Sutty, Joann Schoof, Theresa Mack and Hoss Sutty.
He is survived by: his wife Barbara Bechtel of West Burlington; his children, Mary Lou Birdsell (Jeff) of Montrose and James Bechtel of West Point, Iowa; his grandchildren, April Fields of Good Hope, Jessica Foutch (Billy) of Bushnell, Danielle Kreps (Ian) of Fort Madison and Caleb Birdsell of Montrose, Iowa.; his nieces, Lindsey Schneider (Ryan) of Davenport and April Schnedler (Wade) of Mediapolis, Iowa; his nephew Jonathan Mack of Ames, Iowa; his siblings, Gary Bechtel of Burlington, Linda Hofmann (Fred) of Burlington, Marlene Jacobs of Burlington, Tina Olomon of Burlington and Brenda Graham (Kevin) of Burlington; and his siblings-in-law, Mary Ann Wilbanks of Burlington, Cheryl Powell (Jerry) of Burlington, Kathy McCannon (Mike) of Burlington, Julia Wischmier (Dan) of Burlington, John Howell of Burlington, James Howell (Tammy) of Burlington, Rick Schoof of Burlington and Michael Howell of Biggsville. He is also survived by five great grandchildren; god daughters.
A memorial has been established for the Southeast Iowa Regional Hospice House.
