NameRegis Henry Bechel
BirthJul 28, 1908, Barr Township, Cambria County, Pa.
DeathApr 14, 1936, Spangler, Pa.
FatherHenry Celestine Bechel (1862-1928)
MotherEleanora Victoria Parrish (1877-1950)
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.
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