DANIEL FRED BETCHEL
Daniel Fred Bechtel, age 72 of Batesville, passed away on Monday, March 15, 2021, at Margaret Mary Health. The son of Henry A. Bechtel and Katrina M. (Klein) Bechtel was born on December 25, 1948, in Penntown. He married Donna Petrey on November 26, 1972, in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Daniel worked for Campbell Hausfeld in Harrison for 49 years before he retired. He was a member of the Hope Baptist Church in Lawrenceville. Sports were a favorite of his, and he liked to bowl. He enjoyed watching baseball especially his Cincinnati Reds, and never missed an opening day. Daniel liked being outdoors going fishing, gardening and attending turkey shoots. Many times, you could find him going to farmer markets and canning the fresh vegetables and other food. Most of all he really loved spending time with his family, and relished his time with the grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Donna; daughters, Robin Hinds of Milan and Crystal Iles (John) of Milan; step-son, Rondal Lee Petrey of Harrison; grandchildren, Gavin R. Hinds Jr., Amber Hinds, Ashlee Iles and Erika Iles; step-grandchildren, Raymond Petrey and Cheyenne Petrey; great grandchildren, Oaklyn Hinds, Asher Hinds and Preston Iles; and step- great granddaughter, Rose Petrey; along with siblings, Viola Adams, Alice Reihle, Henry Bechtel and Rose Weber.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister Mary Rehbeger.
Visitation will be Saturday, March 20, 2021 from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m., with funeral service at 2 p.m., all at Meyers Funeral Home in Batesville. Burial is to follow in Holy Guardian Angels Cemetery in Cedar Grove. Pastor Kelly Barns officiating.
Memorials may be given to the family by bringing to services or mailing to: Meyers Funeral Home, P.O. Box 202, Batesville, IN 47006.
In accordance with the Indiana COVID-19 precautions, all attending are required to wear a mask and follow proper social distancing protocol. If you are not feeling well, or if you have compromised immune system, you are encouraged to stay home.