Bechtold, William J., baptized into the hope of Christ's Resurrection. Suddenly on Monday, July 26, 2010. Beloved husband for 56 years of Barbara Bechtold (nee Taylor), dear father of Donna (Dave) Peters, Cheryl (Dave Ryan) Stygar, Bill (Cindy) Bechtold and Betty (Dan) Zimmerman, our dear grandfather, great grandfather, cousin and friend to many. Mr. Bechtold retired from McDonnell-Douglas after 35 years of service. He enjoyed teaching at Cleveland High School and Gateway Academy. He was a lector and Eucharistic Minister for 20 years at Our Lady of Sorrows Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the White House Retreat or Our Lady of Sorrows Endowment Fund would be appreciated. Services: Funeral Friday 9:00AM from John L. Ziegenhein & Sons, 7027 Gravois to Our Lady of Sorrows Church (Kingshighway and Rhodes) for 9:30AM Mass. Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. VISITATION Thursday 3 - 9 PM.
July 29, 2010
3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
John L. Ziegenhein & Sons
7027 Gravois Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63116
(314) 352-2600
July 30, 2010
9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church
5020 Rhodes Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63109--3520
(314) 351-1600
July 30, 2010
11:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery
2900 Sheridan
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 845-8319