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for Lawrence BACHMAN
Thom Passow
October 15, 2013
It was my distinct pleasure to know Larry as a guiding force behind the construction of the Twin Cities Shriners Hospital. I feel very privileged to have served under his leadership on the Board of Governors for the hospital. He was an extraordinary leader and mentor. I truly appreciated his friendship.
STEVEN DEHN
September 30, 2013
I'M SORRY TO HERE OF THE PASSING OF LAWRENCE. HE WAS A VERY NICE MAN AND BOSS TO MOST OF MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS. MY DAD EDWARD DEHN SR WORK FOR HIM ABOUT 35YRS,MY BROTHER EDWARD DEHN JR, MY COUSIN TOM LEGACY AND MANY MORE. LAWRENCE ATTENDED MY DAD FUNNERL AND THAT WAS THE LAST TIME I GOT TO TALK TO HIM. WE WILL ALL TRULY MISS HIS KINDNESS AND THE WONDERFUL MAN HE WAS.
Jon Cermin
September 29, 2013
Larry truly was an officer and a gentleman. I knew him to be a generous and well respected leader of the community as a whole, though my connections were primarily through the 8th Air Force Association, where he was admired and respected for his leadership, warm smile and generosity. Larry embodied what was best in our "Greatest Generation". He will be sorely missed.
Craig Schiller
September 29, 2013
I always cherished my time with Larry, his generosity and love of aviation inspired all who met and knew him. I will deeply miss my dear friend who “Has Flown West”…
Greg & Mary Berg
September 28, 2013
My WWII Father passed away in May - they are now together again so soon, They always made a point to talk on Wed and now they talk again so soon. God Bless Larry - a very special gift to us.
Mark Copeland
September 27, 2013
If you wanted to describe the phrase, "a class act," all you would have to do is point to Larry Bachman.
He was a powerful influence on the success of the Minnesota Chapter of the 8th Air Force Historical Society.
Loyalty, honesty, friendship and integrity are all lessons that I learned from Larry. I will miss you friend.
Keep flying your Liberator on "the step" in the loving hands of our Lord.
Mark Copeland
National President of the Eighth Air Force Historical Society 2008-2011
Ray and Robin Rau- Watson
September 26, 2013
My father Ray Rau became friends with Larry through the 8th Airforce Historical Society of MN. He always held Larry in such high regard and on the few occasions I met Larry myself at club meetings I had to agree. Larry was a true gentleman with a sweet spirit and generous heart who will be deeply missed.
September 26, 2013
Dale:
Bless you in this time.
I appreciate all that you family gives to this great country.
Thank you for who you are.
Charlie P rakers on
Ruth Sullivan
September 26, 2013
To Dale, Ruth and Lee Bachman and their families,
We are so sorry to learn of Larry's passing. It was fun seeing him last Nov at the Employee Open House and Santa Night. He was so great about coming to all the Bachman's Employees' Club events including the Winter Warm-up and even pitching in to help when he and Louise would arrive early. It is hard to believe he retired 25 years ago in 1988, as he was still so much a part of the company. With Sincere Sympathy, Bachman's Treasury Department
Deborah Vollmar
September 26, 2013
My Dad, Don Kent, and Larry became good friends at the 8th Air Force Wed. Lunches. Together they did "The Planes of Fame", and spoke at many schools about WW2.He was a big help to me when my dad died by calling people to let them know.He also called and kept in touch with my dad when he lived with us while in hospice. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him.I'm so sorry for your loss.
Johnnie Penrod
September 25, 2013
My heart is broken,my kind,gentle,warm, good friend is gone. I met Larry when he was on the board at the Masonic Home with my uncle John Hendrickson,and I was a new employee. He was a most generous man, always with a quiet soft smile.I miss him so.
September 25, 2013
GOODBY LARRY
FRANC DANIELS JR.
September 25, 2013
We want to thank Lawrence Bachman for his honorable military service and his many years of loyal membership in The American Legion.
Our most sincere condolences to his family. May he rest in peace.
Members of Mpls Post 1 AL, Auxiliary Unit 1 & Sons Of The American Legion Squadron 1
Larry Receiving his 50 year certificate and pin.
Al Niederhaus
September 25, 2013
Gary Hall
September 25, 2013
Anyone who knew Larry was blessed by his presence. He will be missed.
Audra Sabas
September 24, 2013
Larry you will always have a special place in my heart. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Thank you for letting me be part of larrys life, it was an absolute blessing.
Mary Jo (Hendrickson) Wainwright
September 24, 2013
A beautiful man,
A beautiful soul.
I will never forget the wonderful times spent in his company and the stories Larry and my father shared over their years on the Board at the Masonic Home and their memories of Zuhrah. Work and dedication of that generation was truly admirable. One of a kind that will be missed but never forgotten.
Joan Bagwell
September 24, 2013
So sorry to learn of Larry's passing. He was always a very gentle man. I wish only loving memories of the special times you had together and may you find peace knowing he will never suffer again.
Joan Bagwell
Crew Photo
Kevin Callahan
September 24, 2013
LB at Blaine Aviation Days
Kevin Callahan
September 24, 2013
LB at Air Expo 2010
Kevin Callahan
September 24, 2013
Larry speaking at the 8th AFHS
Kevin Callahan
September 24, 2013
John Bolduc
September 24, 2013
I was greatly saddened to hear that Larry has left us. My memories of bachmans greenhouse go back 70 years when mt parents would take us kids to see "pete" the aligator in his pond at the greenhouse. As having former military expreience and being a WW-2 historian (of sorts) I became an associate member of the 8th Air Force Historical Assoc., of which (unknown to me) Larry was also a member. My questions about Pete brought back happy memories for Larry and we talked of the old times in the South Mpls. area. I could see he was a kind and gentle man and was sad to see the toll time had taken on him. The last time I saw Larry I told him; "God bless you. You are a good man. When you are gone, the world will be the poorer for it. Thank you for what you have done." My message is this; When you love someone, Tell them you love them every day . For you dont know if that will be the last time you will ever see them on this earth. See you later Larry. John Bolduc
Larry at the 8th AFHS-Mn
Kevin Callahan
September 24, 2013
Larry was respected and loved by his many long-time and close friends at the 8th Air Force Historical Society where he will be missed greatly.
Don Wurden
September 24, 2013
Alas, My Brother.
Randy Penrod
September 24, 2013
Larry was and is my very good friend.
I am the richer for his friendship, as are so many others.
But I am also the sadder for his passing.
Dave and Nancy Frosig
September 24, 2013
It is a sad day for us today. We will miss our dear friend and be forever grateful for his friendship and many kindnesses.
Norma Macdonald
September 24, 2013
I was sad to hear of Mr. Bachman's passing. I know my Daddy was very fond of him, and so enjoyed their time spent together at the Minnehaha Masonic Lodge. I know they are together again, sharing stories over a cup of coffee. :)
He gave so much of himself to his community, and to the MN Masonic Home in particular. Heaven has gained a wonderful, caring man.
My thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Bachman's family during this difficult time.
With Sympathy,
Virtus junxit mors non separabit.
September 24, 2013
Condolences from the brethren of the Minneapolis Valley of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry.
Al Niederhaus
September 24, 2013
Farewell my Brother
Wayne & Jamie
September 24, 2013
We are thinking of you during this time of loss.
September 24, 2013
May Larry rest in peace - he wil be greatly missed by the WWII 8th Air Force lunches on Wed where he would eat lunch and share stories with the other WII Fly-Boys. Larry was the one guy that everyone looked for at each Wed. lunch. He was a true Hero.
Glenn Kiecker
September 24, 2013
I often visited the Bachman Florist Shopping Center in South Minneapolis...Prayers and condolences to the family...
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