Arthur Leroy "Roy" Bechtol's obituary , Passed away on March 17, 2025 in Battle Creek, Michigan

Arthur Leroy "Roy" Bechtol

November 19, 1928 - March 17, 2025 (96 years old)

Battle Creek, Michigan

Arthur Leroy "Roy" Bechtol's obituary , Passed away on March 17, 2025 in Battle Creek, Michigan

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Arthur Leroy "Roy" Bechtol

November 19, 1928 - March 17, 2025 (96 years old)

Battle Creek, Michigan

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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.

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Baxter Funeral & Cremation Service



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Baxter Funeral & Cremation Service
375 W Dickman Rd, Battle Creek, MI 49037

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Baxter Funeral & Cremation Service
375 W Dickman Rd, Battle Creek, MI 49037

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