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BACHMAN, 94
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LAKE WALES - Carl Bachman, 94, of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, June 12, 2011 at the Lake Wales Medical Center due to natural causes.
He was born June 16, 1916 in Enfield, IL to the late Andrew James & Myra (Carter) Bachman. He graduated from Enfield Community High School in 1934 and married Esther Pauline Litchenberger on June 4, 1938 in Carmi, IL. He was a respected businessman in Calhoun, KY for almost 40 years where he was the owner/operator of Bachman Implement Company and later founded the Bachman Insurance Agen-cy. He was a longtime member and president of the Lion's Club in Calhoun, KY and was always an active member and deacon of area churches where he lived, the last being First Church of the Nazarene in Winter Haven. He loved to hunt and fish, and enjoyed extensive traveling with his wife.
Carl was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Pauline Bachman. Survivors include his daughter, Linda Kay Bachman of Winter Haven; a son, Richard Keith Bachman (Joyce Ann) of Lake Wales; brother William Bachman (Joann) of Lakeland; sister-in-law, Mary Lee of Lake Wales; 5 grandchildren, Jeffery Mackey of Lexington, KY, Cheri Megli of Phoenix, AZ, Carla Elzein of Davenport, IO, Dina Ashby of Madisonville, KY and Andrew Bachman of Madisonville, KY; 12 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandson; and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 am until the funeral service at 11:00 am Thursday, June 16, 2011 at the Marion Nelson Funeral Home in Lake Wales. Interment will follow at the Forrest Hill Cemetery in Haines City. For those who wish, donations may be made to the First Church of the Nazarene, Post Office Box 819, Winter Haven, FL 33882. Condolences may be sent to the family and the webcast of the service can be viewed at
www.marionnelsonfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Sally Caskey
June 18, 2011
Linda, I didn't know your father very well, but thruough all your stories about him, I know he was a wonderful man. It is too bad he didn't make it to your new residence. You have my deepest sympathy. Love, Sally
Jan Bachman
June 16, 2011
Just know my thoughts and prayers are with you today. Love you both, Jan
John & Betsy Woosley
June 16, 2011
Keith and Linda,
Your Dad and Mom were always so kind to us. They always had a wonderful smile on their faces. They will be remembered by many.
John and Betsy Woosley
Doris Brenner
June 16, 2011
I am saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. Bachman. He has been missed in Calhoun for a long time. Please accept my sincere sympathies.
Susan Puryear
June 15, 2011
My deepest condolences to Linda, Keith and the rest of the Bachman family. I have many fond memories of time spent with the Bachman family while growing up. I am sure Carl is happily enjoying his reunion with Pauline in heaven. There is no doubt in my mind that they are both there.
Milly Nall Clark
June 15, 2011
So sorry to hear the news of Carl.Hold on to your memories ,and let them guide you during this time of sadness.
Kathleen Crawley Vandiver
June 15, 2011
It is so sad to hear of the death of Mr. Bachman. You have my deepest sympathy.
June 15, 2011
I visited Carl about 2 years ago and had kunch with him and enjoyed it. I was raised with 2 blocks of the Bachmans and thought a lot of the family.Carl will be missed.
Jerry Abney
Dina,Gary,Sierra and Lindsay Ashby
June 15, 2011
He was a great fisherman, and a special grandaddy. He will be missed.
John Algood
June 15, 2011
Mr. Carl and Ms. Pauline have been missed by many people in Calhoun for many years. They were wonderful folks and friends.
June 15, 2011
Sorry to hear that Carl died, but we know he is in a better place. We have been friends for many years, as he was in our Sunday School Class for years. It was an inspiration to see Carl and Pauline in class and church. He will be missed.
Louise Sheffer
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