Age, Biography and Wiki
Stephen Bechtel Sr. was born on 24 September, 1900 in Aurora, Indiana, U.S., is an American businessman (1900–1989). Discover Stephen Bechtel Sr.'s Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 89 years old?
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| Occupation |
Businessman |
| Age |
89 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
| Born |
24 September, 1900 |
| Birthday |
24 September |
| Birthplace |
Aurora, Indiana, U.S. |
| Date of death |
1989 |
| Died Place |
Oakland, California, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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Stephen Bechtel Sr. Height, Weight & Measurements
At 89 years old, Stephen Bechtel Sr. height not available right now. We will update Stephen Bechtel Sr.'s Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Stephen Bechtel Sr.'s Wife?
His wife is Laura A. Peart (m. 1923)
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| Wife |
Laura A. Peart (m. 1923) |
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Not Available |
| Children |
2, including Stephen Jr. |
Stephen Bechtel Sr. Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Stephen Bechtel Sr. worth at the age of 89 years old? Stephen Bechtel Sr.’s income source is mostly from being a successful businessman. He is from United States. We have estimated Stephen Bechtel Sr.'s net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
businessman |
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Timeline
Stephen Davison Bechtel (September 24, 1900 – March 14, 1989) was the son of Clara Alice West and Warren A. Bechtel, founder of the Bechtel Corporation.
Stephen Davison Bechtel was born on September 24, 1900, in Aurora, Indiana to Warren A. Bechtel.
He grew up in construction camps, living with his father as he traveled to construction projects.
He graduated from Oakland Technical High School in 1918, and served with the 20th Engineer Brigade, part of the American Expeditionary Force sent to assist France in World War I.
In 1919, after the war, he attended the University of California, Berkeley for one year and left to work for his father's company full-time.
In 1923, Bechtel married Laura Adeline Peart, a Berkeley alumna, who would help her husband build the family-owned business into one of the world's largest engineering and construction firms.
In 1925, Warren A. Bechtel, his sons Warren Jr, Stephen Sr, Kenneth (Ken), and his brother Arthur (Art) joined to incorporate as W.A. Bechtel Company.
Stephen Sr. became vice-president of Bechtel in 1925.
He was the president of the company from 1933 to 1960.
His father, Warren A. Bechtel, died suddenly while traveling to the Soviet Union in 1933.
That came at a critical time for the company: concrete was being poured for the Hoover Dam, Bechtel's largest project.
Stephen became president in 1935 and saw the company through the construction of the dam.
Over the next 30 years, Stephen expanded Bechtel into a huge and successful engineering company with operations all over the world.
Berkeley awarded Bechtel an honorary degree in Agricultural Science in 1954, and in 1980, it completed construction of the Bechtel Engineering Center, which was named in his honor.
Before this the building was known as the Mechanics Building.
He handed the presidency of the company over to his son, Stephen Jr. in 1960 but stayed on as the chairman until 1969.
In 1976, Bechtel received the Golden Plate Award of the American Academy of Achievement.
Stephen Bechtel died on March 14, 1989, at Merritt Peralta Medical Center in Oakland, California.
He was buried in Mountain View Cemetery in Oakland.
Stephen was named by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people of the 20th century.
The undergraduate engineering center of the University of California, Berkeley was named the "Bechtel Engineering Center."
The Faculty of Engineering and Architecture at the American University of Beirut (AUB) is named "The Bechtel Engineering Building" after its donor, Stephen Bechtel.
