On September 20 , 2014 , he turned 100 .
On August 12 , 2013 , Hechler , at the age of 98 , married his long - time companion , Carol Kitzmiller , in Winchester , Virginia .
On September 20 , 2014 , Hechler turned 100 .
On August 12 , 2013 , Hechler , at the age of 98 , married his long - time companion , Carol Kitzmiller , in Winchester , Virginia .