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William Bachman Obituary
Private services will be held at a later date for William H. "Bill" Bachman, age 61, of St. Cloud, who passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at his home. Burial will be in the Maple Hill Cemetery in Hibbing.
Bill was born to Duane and Ardell (Hatch) Bachman on July 22, 1964, in Eveleth, Minn. He graduated from Hibbing High School in 1982 and later graduated from the St. Cloud Technical and Community College with a Welding Certificate. Throughout his life, Bill worked for Robel Meat Packaging Company in St. Cloud, DCI and most recently for Northrup Grunman in Elk River.
Bill was a musician at heart and loved to play the electric guitar and bass. Bilvis, as he was affectionately known, often said, "Have Bass will travel!" – willingly filling in for local bands in need of a bassist. Most notably he was a member of Rip Saw, Top Notch and Trilogy Classic.
He is survived by his siblings, Doris (Arvid) Pajunen and Gail (Brian) Frider; step-children, Brandon and Ashley Blomberg, and Steven Chasteen; former spouses, Sandy (Tom) Peters and Katie Bachman; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents; brother, James (Jane); and former spouse, Donna Dehring.
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Martha Hatch
February 2, 2026
I was shocked to here of my nephews passing, it is sad that we will not see his smiling face. Love you at least you are will so many relatives that have passed on including my husband Manfred, rip.
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Dean Koerner
February 1, 2026
I didn't want to believe it when I read about your passing. We shared a sense of humor, love for music, and pro wrestling. Gone way too soon, I'll never forget you. Rest in peace.
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Patrick Callies
January 31, 2026
Oh Bill,
Rest in peace my friend. You were always such a kind soul. The Lord called you home too early. I will always have fond memories of you and I on the stages. You had way more talent than you realized and you will be missed. You and your family will always be in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace brother Patrick Callies
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