Annette F. (Thomas) Bechtel, 77, of East Greenville passed away November 10, 2018 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest.  She was the widow of David F. Bechtel, Sr.  Born in Sellersville, she was the daughter of the late Ernest T. and Carrie M. (Laver) Thomas.

            She was a member of New Goshenhoppen U.C.C. in East Greenville.  She was employed at Roselon Industries in Quakertown for over 20 years.

            Annette's joy in life was spending time with her family and friends.

            Surviving is her companion Arlan Dietrich; her children Colleen Bechtel and Michael Bechtel, husband of Susan Mumbauer; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.  A sister, Denise Burger, and a brother, Jay Thomas whom she raised after their parents had died.

            In addition to her husband and parents, she is predeceased by her son David F. Bechtel, Jr. and by a sister Donna Mood Leber.

            Burial will be private at the convenience of the family.