David A. "Dave" Bechtel

David A. "Dave" Bechtel, 75, of Bellefontaine, passed away peacefully with his family present on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, in Anchored Heart Assisted Living, Goodrich, Michigan.

He was born in Dayton, Ohio on April 13, 1951, the son of the late Carl F. and Bernice M. (Gottemoeller) Bechtel.

On November 11, 1972, he married Susan K. (Vellenga) Bechtel and she survives. He is also survived by a son, Travis (Keri) Bechtel of Goodrich, MI, a granddaughter, Reghan Bechtel and a grandson, Ethan Bechtel, three brothers, Tom (Becky) Bechtel of Kenton, Randy Bechtel of Bellefontaine, Rick (Bernadette) Bechtel of Texas, three sisters, Therese (Keith) Calland of St. Paris, Jodi (Ray) Prater of Bellefontaine, and Gina (Dan) Huffman of Piqua, a brother-in-law, Nick Jarnagin, and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Charles, Bernard, Don, and Herb Bechtel and a sister, Carol Jaranagin.

David graduated from Indian Lake High School in 1969 and later from Lincoln Technical Institute. He spent much of his career as an auto mechanic. He cherished time with his wife and family and especially enjoyed annual trips to South Dakota to hunt pheasants with his son and, later, his grandson. He and Susan also frequently traveled to Michigan to spend time with Travis, Keri, Reghan and Ethan.

A Celebration of Life is currently being planned and details will soon be released.

Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association Miami Valley, Chapter 6077 Far Hills Avenue, Dayton, Ohio 45459 or online at Alzheimer's Association /dayton/donate or to Logan County Cancer Society c/o Mary Rutan Foundations, 205 Palmer Avenue, Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311 or to Dementia Society of America by visiting https://www.dementiasociety.org/donate

EICHHOLTZ & DARING FUNERAL HOME, & CREMATION CENTER, BELLEFONTAINE, is honored to serve the Bechtel family and encourages anyone to share a fond memory or message of condolence at www.eichholtzdaring.com

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