Jeanette S. Bechtel

Jeanette S. Bechtel (nee Schubert), 80, of Birmingham, died Monday, December 15, 2003 in New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph, Lorain, after a lengthy illness. She was born November 11, 1923 in Elyria, Ohio. She was raised in Oberlin, lived in Brownhelm until 1961 when she moved to Birmingham. She was a 1942 graduate of Oberlin High School and also graduated from Oberlin Business College. She worked as a secretary for Oberlin College Treasurer's Office from 1943-1956 and was an office substitute for the Firelands Schools. She was a member of Brownhelm Congregational United Church of Christ, Brownhelm Historical Society, and Church Women United. She enjoyed making jewelry, baking and square dancing. Survivors include her husband of 49 years, Donald C. Bechtel; 2 daughters, Rev. Janice Bechtel, Defiance, Barbara Bechtel, Amherst; sons, Kevin Bechtel of Mason, OH, and Kent Bechtel of Kirtland, OH; a sister, Margaret Petersen of Medina and a granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Harry Murphy; a son Donald Charles. Jr.; two sisters, Cornelia Dauge and Lucille Schubert ; a brother, William Shubert; and her parents, Frank and Lucy (nee Eckert) Schubert. Friends may call Wednesday, December 17, 2003 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion, Ohio. A memorial service will be held at the Brownhelm Congregational United Church of Christ, Saturday, December 20, 2003, at 11 am with The Reverend Elizabeth Terrill, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in Brownhelm Cemetery. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society , 43099 North Ridge Road 254, Elyria, Ohio 44035; New Life Hospice, 5255 North Abbe Road, Elyria, Ohio 44035; or the Brownhelm Congregational United Church of Christ, 2144 North Ridge Road, Vermilion, Ohio 44089.