Arthur Leroy Bechtol Obituary
The memory of Arthur Leroy Bechtol of Battle Creek, Michigan, who passed away on March 17, 2025 at the age of 96, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Arthur Leroy Bechtol to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Harry B. Bechtol and Nellie Louise Bechtol (Hall); his wife Shirley May Bechtol; his children, Paul Bechtol and Shirley Crawford; his siblings, Harry Bechtol, Frank Bechtol, Jack Bechtol and Dareda Benton; his niece Hazel-Marie Buckmaster; and his grandson Austin.
He is survived by: his children, David Bechtol (Nancy) and Linda Stevens (Glen); his granddaughters, Heidi Boyce, Elisabeth Stevens, Sarah Schierbaum and Misty Crawford; his great grandchildren, Alissa, Andrew (Jessica), Arianna, Kevin, Louis V, Jim and Aurora; his great great grandchildren, Parker, Emmalie and Livia; his nephew Ronald Buckmaster; his great-nephew Benjamin Buckmaster; his great-niece Bethany Doviak; and his close friend Jimmie Hartley.
Memorials may be made to Convis Union United Methodist Church, 18990 12 Mile Road, Battle Creek, MI, 49014.
