Helene Julia Bechtel

Helene Julia Bechtel (98) of Manhattan, Kansas passed away on March 29, 2017. She was born March 4, 1919, in Park Ridge, New Jersey to Louis and Anna Fiedeldey, and was the youngest of nine children. Helene graduated from Park Ridge High School in 1936 and went to work for the Western Union in New York City. She married Joseph F. Bechtel June 24, 1939, and they enjoyed 69 years together. Joe preceded her in death in 2009. Helene was also preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, and four sisters. She is survived by three children; Timothy Bechtel and his wife Pat of Port St. Lucie, Florida, Janet Bechtel of Phoenix, Arizona and Donald Bechtel and his wife Kathleen of Manhattan Kansas, four grandsons; Tim, Adam, Michael, and Ryan and 5 great grandchildren; Cody, Selena, Anna, Macy, and Trent; as well as 66 nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Monday, April 3 from 6-8pm at Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home and a funeral service on Tuesday, April 4 with cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Peace Lutheran Church, American Cancer Society, or Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice. Donations may be sent to the Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home & Cremation. To send an online condolence, for more information or to send a gift to the family visit the funeral home website at www.irvinparkview.com