Thomas E. Bechtel, Sr., 82, of Lebanon, passed away on Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022, at his residence. He is survived by his loving wife of over 58 years, Shirley Y. (Hallman) Bechtel.

Born in Lebanon on February 29th, 1940, he was the son of the late Ralph and Eloise (Risser) Bechtel.

Thomas was a member of the Mt. Zion Fire Company. He enjoyed camping, fishing, and gardening.

Surviving in addition to his wife is a son, Thomas E. Bechtel, Jr., husband of Jolleen of Lebanon, two brothers, William Bechtel of Bethel, and Clifford Bechtel of Lebanon, a sister, Eleanor Boltz of Myerstown, two grandchildren, Anthony Bishop-Bechtel, Shauna Paddy, and four great-grandchildren.

Thomas was preceded in death by five brothers, Ralph Bechtel, George Bechtel, Raymond Bechtel, Kenneth Bechtel, and Joseph Bechtel, and two sisters, Margaret Schneck and Judith Reber.

Services will be held at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the WellSpan Sechler Family Cancer Center, 844 Tuck Street, Lebanon, PA 17042, in his memory.

Kreamer Funeral Home and Crematory, Annville is handling arrangements.