Irene Marie (Springer) Bechler, 93, of Goshen, Ind., died Feb. 27, 2022, at her home. She was born Sept. 25, 1928, to Theodore and Leah L. (Naffziger) Springer in Saybrook, Ill.
On Aug. 24, 1950, she married LeRoy Bechler.
She graduated from Hesston College in Kansas with an associate’s degree, Pepperdine University with a bachelor’s degree and California State University with a master’s degree. She was a teacher, counselor and a member of College Mennonite Church, Goshen. She was involved in the jail ministry and Mennonite Women USA.
She enjoyed singing, sewing, playing piano, crossword puzzles and traveling. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include her husband, LeRoy, of Goshen; three children, Kathleen (Michael) Lechlitner of Greenville, S.C., Kent (Karen) Bechler of Glendora, Calif., and Curt (Shari) Bechler of Hudsonville, Mich.; two siblings, Bill (Darlene) Springer, of Baton Rouge, La., and Merle (Joan) Springer of Austin, Texas; a sister-in-law, Eileen Springer of Eureka, Ill.; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Myron, Robert and Paul Springer.
A celebration of life service will be held March 27 at College Mennonite Church, Goshen. A family burial will be in Violett Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to Mennonite Mission Network.
