Charles Bechly

Biography

Charles Bechly cherished the Camas community, embracing every opportunity to support neighbors and strengthen local institutions. Known for his practical wisdom and ready friendship, he nurtured civic life with earnest attention to detail.

Bechly’s warmth and steady counsel were remembered long after his retirement from public life, as friends spoke of his generous spirit and loyalty. He rests in Camas Cemetery, a fitting place for one whose roots ran deep in the town he helped sustain.