Gary Bechtel Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Gary Bechtel of Morrison, Illinois, who passed away on May 4, 2023 at the age of 80. 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, Everett Bechtel and Carlene Bechtel (McKee); and his daughter Paula Kaye Bechtel. He is survived by: his wife Patsy A. Wiersema; his daughters, Barbara Bechtel of Fulton and Donna Balk (Terry) of Fulton; his grandchildren, Amanda Dean (Jason), Michael Balk (Josie Frias), Steven Balk (Sydnee Dennison) and Ashley Gaffey; his great grandchildren, Autumn, Aubrie and Alivia; and his sister Bonnie Bush (Doug) of Morrison.

A memorial has been established to MercyOne Hospice.