CRAIG-FLAGLER PALMS FUNERAL HOME
Flagler Beach, Florida
Thursday, June 4, 2015


Howard Bechtel, 86, of Flagler Beach, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at his home. Howard was born on October 13, 1928 in East Peoria, Illinois to the late Leslie P. and Elizabeth Bechtel (Tull).

As a young man Howard enlisted in the US Army and was a Sgt. having served during WWII and earned the Victory Medal and the American Defense Ribbon. Later he worked as a supervisor for Trans World Airlines in Chicago, IL. After retirement Howard moved his family to Weatherly, PA where he owned and operated a small bar/restaurant. In 2004 he and his wife moved to the area from Hendersonville, NC.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years Mary in 2004.  

Survivors include his children, Sharon Weston of Flagler Beach, Cassandra and her husband James Carr of Flagler Beach, Howie and his wife Deana Bechtel of Flagler Beach; sister, Joann Steadman of East Peoria, IL; grandson, Anthony Bechtel of Palm Coast. Donations in his memory may be made to Florida Hospital Hospice Care.  

A visitation will be held on Sunday, June 7, 2015 from 4:00-8:00PM at the chapel of Craig-Flagler Palms Funeral Home, 511 Old Kings Road, S. Flagler Beach.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, June 8, 2015, 11:00AM at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. Burial to follow at Flagler Palms Memorial Gardens.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Craig-Flagler Palms Funeral Home.