Steven Earl Bechtold passed away on May 14, 2020, at the age of 67.
 Steven was born December 11, 1952, in Smith Center, KS to Francis and Mary Bechtold nee Doak.
 Steven is survived by his beloved wife Deborah Bechtold nee Shepherd
 of Lake Saint Louis, Missouri; two daughters, Polly Bechtold of St. 
Charles, MO, Tricia (Todd) Winters of Wentzville, MO; two 
granddaughters, Kyla (Michael Vanderbol) Garland, Tatym Winters; two 
grandsons, Taylor (Caroline Pugh) Bechtold, Tanner Winters; four 
cousins, Gary (Jerry) Bechtold of Las Vegas, NV, Jan (Alice) Bechtold of
 Laguna Beach, CA, Karen (Ray-deceased) Vaughn of Lenexa, KS, Gayle 
(Pam) Bechtold of Denver, CO.&nbsp;

 He is preceded in death by his father, 
Francis Bechtold, mother, Mary Doak. 

Steve and Deborah cherished 40 
years of marriage. 

 Steve proudly served his country in during the 
Vietnam war in the Navy. He was a dedicated worker. Steve loved his 
Kansas University Jayhawks basketball. He enjoyed snow skiing and 
relaxing on the beach. Steve cherished his family. 

He will be dearly 
missed by all who knew and loved him.

Click <a href="https://www.simmons-rentschler.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?obId=18191737">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Steven Earl Bechtold passed away on May 14, 2020, at the age of 67.
 Steven was born December 11, 1952, in Smith Center, KS to Francis and Mary Bechtold nee Doak.
 Steven is survived by his beloved wife Deborah Bechtold nee Shepherd
 of Lake Saint Louis, Missouri; two daughters, Polly Bechtold of St. 
Charles, MO, Tricia (Todd) Winters of Wentzville, MO; two 
granddaughters, Kyla (Michael Vanderbol) Garland, Tatym Winters; two 
grandsons, Taylor (Caroline Pugh) Bechtold, Tanner Winters; four 
cousins, Gary (Jerry) Bechtold of Las Vegas, NV, Jan (Alice) Bechtold of
 Laguna Beach, CA, Karen (Ray-deceased) Vaughn of Lenexa, KS, Gayle 
(Pam) Bechtold of Denver, CO.&nbsp; He is preceded in death by his father, 
Francis Bechtold, mother, Mary Doak. Steve and Deborah cherished 40 
years of marriage. Steve proudly served his country in during the 
Vietnam war in the Navy. He was a dedicated worker. Steve loved his 
Kansas University Jayhawks basketball. He enjoyed snow skiing and 
relaxing on the beach. Steve cherished his family. He will be dearly 
missed by all who knew and loved him.Click <a href="https://www.simmons-rentschler.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?obId=18191737">HERE</a> for service details.