Irene "Linda" Bechtold, 73, of Beavercreek, passed away July 29, 2017. Linda was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on October 22, 1943 to the late Wilfred and Emily Riedel. She was a very active member of several churches, most recently the Beavercreek Vineyard Church for many years. In her free time she enjoyed shopping, rollerblading, working with children and spending time with her family.
She is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Ronald Bechtold; sons, Ronald (Maria) Bechtold, Jr., Michael (Heather) Bechtold; daughters, Wendy (Mike) Scothorn, Laura (Chuck) Sharp, Sandy (Steve) Cash, Julie (Josh) Baker; grandchildren, Jonathan and Nathan Bechtold, Ben, Amanda and David Alford, Chuck, Blake, Lisa and Jeremy Sharp, Grant and Nolan Bechtold, Lilly, Claire and Clay Cash, Josh, Garrett and Jessica Baker; great grandchildren, Vander, Tyson, Ellie, Lincoln, Monroe, Cami, Cohen, Wren; brother, Warren "Bill" Reidel; and several other relatives and special friends.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, August 3, 2017 from 10am - 2pm at The Beavercreek Vineyard Church, 4051 Indian Ripple Road where funeral services will begin at 2:30 pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl, Memphis, TN 38105.