Many civilians fled in fear during the three-day Battle of Gettysburg. But while white citizens could feel reasonably assured they could one day return to their homes, black and free
Gary H. Bechtel, a long-time resident of Fairfield, died early Tuesday morning, Feb. 2, of coronary heart failure. He was the son of the late Bruce Bechtel Sr. and Grace E. Hill Bechtel. Gary was the brother of Bruce C. Bechtel Jr., who is now deceased, and Ronald Bechtel of Desert Hot Springs, California.
Gary is survived by his wife, Suetta Martin Bechtel, Gettysburg; two daughters, Susan Bechtel Goldstein of Marblehead, Mass., and Linda L. Poulson of Fairfield; and two grandchildren, Bradley J. Poulson of Fort Benning, Ga., and Lyndsey Galley of Fairfield; plus four great-grandchildren.
Garyâs education began at Reading High School. He later attended Millersville State College, where he earned a B.S. in industrial arts education, and Western Maryland College where he earned a masterâs degree in media education.
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The National Park Service (NPS) is providing the public with an opportunity to offer input on proposed changes to the Superintendent’s Compendium for Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National