NameLouis John Bechel
BirthOct 18, 1912, Barr Township, Cambria County, Pa.
DeathJul 12, 1944, Altoona, Pa.
BurialSt. Augustine Church Cemetery, St. Augustine, Pa.
Spouses
BirthNov 24, 1915, R.D., Patton, Pa.
DeathMar 28, 1999, Altoona, Pa.
BurialSt. Augustine Church Cemetery, St. Augustine, Pa.
Notes for Louis John Bechel
Louis was injured when a rock fell on his back on July 7, 1944, while working at the Marenzo coal mine in Dysart, Pa. A brother-in-law, George N. Kirsch was in another section of the mine and assisted with the rescue, but Louis died a few days later, on July 12.
Notes for Catherine Josephine (Spouse 1)
Kate lived in Dysart, Pa. She was a nurse’s aide at the Ebensburg Juvenile Detention Center for 10 years, and then a private care nurse for 8 years.