Samuel “Sam” Bechstein, 67, of Bowling Green passed away Friday, July 7, 2023 at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Bowling Green.
Sam was born on November 8, 1955 in Bowling Green, Ohio to the late Ivan and Joan (Heinze) Bechstein. Sam is survived by his siblings: Abby Bechstein, Amy Mareches, Tony (Kathy) Bechstein, Jim (Jackie) Bechstein, Glenn (Diana) Bechstein and Charlie (Kathy) Bechstein and a host of nieces and nephews.
Sam was a 1974 graduate of Bowling Green High School and worked as a forklift operator for Southeastern Container Incorporated in Bowling Green and retired in 2022. He was a member of St. Aloysuis Catholic Church in Bowling Green. Sam enjoyed going antiquing and going to auctions, always looking for something to add to his collection. Sam also enjoyed gardening, woodworking and looking for treasures with his metal detector.
Visitation for Sam will be on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 from 4:00-7:00 PM in the Deck-Hanneman Funeral Home & Crematory, 1460 W. Wooster St., Bowling Green, Ohio 43402. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at 10:00 AM in the St. Aloysius Catholic Church, 150 S. Enterprise St., Bowling Green, Ohio 43402. Interment will follow in the St. Louis Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Sam’s name to the church or to Bridge Hospice.
Online condolences, as well as a fond memory may be shared with Sam’s family by visiting hannemanfuneralhomes.com.
