NameRegis Henry Bechel
BirthJul 28, 1908, Barr Township, Cambria County, Pa.
DeathApr 14, 1936, Spangler, Pa.
Notes for Regis Henry Bechel
Regis was known for his carefree personality. He died following a car accident returning home from a dance in Chest Springs, Pa. He struck a telephone pole near Eckenrode Mills after his steering gear failed, and suffered a fractured skull and pelvis. According to his sister Alice, Rege drove over a hole covering on a bridge, and the steering mishap resulted. He died in Spangler at 1 AM the following morning. Rege did not want to attend the dance but was persuaded by his sister Dot, who incurred a broken back in the accident. Rege was dating Judith Bender at the time.