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Obituary of Richard L. Bechdel, 41

Name of Deceased Richard L. Bechdel
Age 41
Date of Death 09/15/2010
Date of Birth 04/26/1969
Funeral Home Wetzler Funeral Service

Richard L. Bechdel, 41, of Karthaus, passed away at Altoona Regional Medical Center, Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010. Born April 26, 1969, in Lock Haven, he was a son of Frank and Margaret Shade Bechdel, who survive in Bellefonte. He was married to Angela Robinson, June 14, 1996, who survives at home.

He attended both the Bellefonte and Bald Eagle Area School Districts. He was employed as a Technician at General Dynamics Satcom Technologies in State College. He was of the Protestant faith.

Along with his wife and parents he is survived by one daughter, Tess Bechdel; three sons, Owen Bechdel, Rilee Bechdel, all who survive at home, Brandon Bechdel, who survives in New Cumberland, and step daughter, Arika Robinson, who survives at home. He is also survived by one sister, Misty Hauser, of Marsh Creek Rd., Howard, and one brother, Jeff Bechdel, of Keyser, W.VA.

A public visitation will be held Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010, from 10-11 a.m., at Wetzler Funeral Service Inc., 206 N. Spring St., Bellefonte. Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. Saturday with Reverend James R. Schomer officiating. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions may be made to S.P.E. Credit Union, 650 Science Park Rd., State College PA 16803, for a college fund for the children. Richard gave the gift of life to others by being a CORE Donor.