Background
Bechteler, Wilhelm was born on July 1, 1939 in Immenstadt, Bavaria, Germany. Son of Wilhelm and Anna (Nerlinger) Bechteler.
Bechteler, Wilhelm was born on July 1, 1939 in Immenstadt, Bavaria, Germany. Son of Wilhelm and Anna (Nerlinger) Bechteler.
Diploma, Technology University, Munich, 1964. Dr in Engineering, Technology University, 1968. Habil, Technology University, 1971.
Engineer Dorsch Consult, Munich, 1971-1973. Professor Armed Forces University, 1975—2005. Dean of faculty Armed Forces University, 1973-1974, director Institute Hydrosci.
Member City Council, Eching, Germany, 1977-1982. Member American Society of Civil Engineers, International Association Hydraulic Research, German Association for Water Resources (board directors 1985-1990), American Geophysical Union.
Married Edith Oechsl, April 10, 1970 (deceased May 1970). Married Barbara Buëb, July 25, 1986. Children: Georg W., Thomas A., Maximilian.