BECHLER: It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Gerald Ivan Bechler, at his residence, RR 1, Zurich, on Thursday, June 4, 2009, at the age of 55. Beloved father of Joseph and Jeremy. Survived by Wilma Bechler, his mother Gladys A. (Oesch) Bechler. Predeceased by his father Ivan C. Bechler (2005). Survived also by his sisters Marlene and her husband Robert Hamilton, Ruth and her husband Erv Pfaff, his step-mother-in-law Tina VanBerkel, brothers and sisters-in-law, and many nieces and nephews. Private family service will be held at T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, Monday, June 8, 2009. Mr. Bob Heywood officiating. Interment St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Zurich. If desired, memorial donations to the charity of choice. Condolences at www.hoffmanfuneralhome.com