Mr. Julius "Bunky" G. Pechtel

January 1, 1932 - August 8, 2015

Julius G. “Bunky” Pechtel, 83, of Vail Mills, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2015 with his loving family by his side. He will be greatly missed by many family and friends. He was born January 24, 1932 to the late Will Pechtel and Hazel Cole, in Rotterdam Jct. “Bunky”, as his friends and family knew him, married Beverly, his wife of 38 years, who predeceased him in October of 2013. He was employed as an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer at General Electric Co. and he was a part of GE’s Apprentice Program where he completed his degree through Union College. Bunky was a devout family man who loved boating, camping and motorcycles. Bunky leaves behind his beloved children, Douglas(Margie) Pechtel; of Fultonville, Daryl “Duke”(Cindy) Pechtel; of Broadalbin, Ruth “Sis”(Mike) Brown; of Caroga Lake and Sarah “Becky”(Chip) Cook, of Bleeker; 16 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours from 5:00-7:00 PM, on Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at the Chapel of Ehle and Barnett Family Funeral Home, 15 N. William St., Johnstown NY 12095. A prayer service will immediately follow. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to: Mountain Valley Hospice, 108 Steele Ave Ext., Gloversville NY 12078. Online condolences can be made at www.ehleandbarnett.com