Mildred G. (Detweiler) Bechtel, 97, widow of Wilmer A. Bechtel, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 in Keystone Villa in Douglassville, where she resided since October.
Born in Telford, PA, on August 17, 1925, Millie was the daughter of the late Clayton L. Detweiler and Emma B. (Godshall) Detweiler.
Mildred earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Bob Jones University, Greenville, South Carolina and was previously employed at the former Kern Insurance Agency, Inc.
Mildred and Wilmer were married on October 2, 1965 at Limerick Chapel by Dr. Rev. Clarence Didden. They resided in Lower Pottsgrove Township for thirteen years prior to relocating to Boca Raton, Florida in 1978. In 1981 they returned to Pennsylvania and resided in Douglassville.
Millie was a member of Exeter Bible Fellowship Church in Birdsboro, PA. She formerly taught Sunday School and Bible Club at Limerick Chapel in Limerick, PA. Millie was also a past member of The Auxiliary of the Gideons International for 35 years.
Millie is survived by many nieces and nephews as well as extended family.
In addition to her husband, Wilmer, Millie was predeceased by three brothers, two sisters, and one step brother.
Family and friends are invited to a visitation on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Morrell Funeral Home, 124 W. Philadelphia Ave. Boyertown, PA 19512 from 12:30PM to 1:00PM. Internment will be at Fairview Cemetery in Boyertown at 1:30PM. A memorial service will be held on May 10, 2023 following the internment at 3:30PM at Exeter Bible Fellowship Church, 926 Philadelphia Terrace, Birdsboro, PA 19508. Officiant will be Pastor Bill Burton. (Please plan to not arrive at the church campus prior to 3PM to allow school students time to safely exit the campus)
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Exeter Bible Fellowship Church, 926 Philadelphia Terrace, Birdsboro, PA 19508, or The Gideons International, PO Box 13773, Reading, PA 19612.
Morrell Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements. (www.morrellfuneralhome.com)