Jacob Bechtel Obituary
Jacob Bechtel of West Salem, Ohio passed away on June 24, 2026. Jacob, born on January 26, 1944, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Jacob Bechtel to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ward J. Bechtel and Ruth Bechtel (Becker); his siblings, Louise Bowers, Martha Ewing and W. Richard Bechtel; his son Brian Bechtel; and his grandson Justin Tyler Schoenian.
He is survived by: his wife Grace Gibson; his daughters, Tina Kohlmansberger (Mike) of Mansfield, Kimberly Tanner (Mark) of Wooster and Carrie Cooper (Sonny) of Orrville; his grandchildren, Joshua Potts, Brooke Mahon, Jeffery Bechtel, Leila Brown, Jacob Bechtel, Madison Bechtel, Brianna Bechtel, Trent Tanner, Adam Tanner, Seth Shields, Holden Jackson, Vince Cooper, Damon Cooper and Alayna Koumal; and his sister Florence Oldaker of West Salem. He is also survived by 15 great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Mohican Church 7759 Elyria Road, West Salem, OH 44287.
