Richard C. Bachert

Richard C. Bachert, 82 of Palmerton, PA, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at his residence. Born August 26, 1943 in New Ringgold, PA, he was the son of the late Carl Bachert and the late Ester (Brobst) Bachert. Richard was the loving husband on Ann Marie (Korona) Bachert, for 43 years. After graduating from Pine Grove High School, class of 1961, he enlisted in the United States Army. Richard served his country for 6 years, earning the rank of SP4E4, before being honorably discharged in 1967. Once returning home, he enrolled at Lincoln Technical Institute and received his degree in electronics. Richard worked his whole life as a truck driver, driving for Matlack, Chemical Leheman, La Rouche, Air Gas, and Frantz Brothers. He was a Past President and Life Member of Towamensing Twp. Vol. Fire Co., Captain and founding member of Towamensing Fire Police, Past President of the BMW Sportsman Motorcycle Club, and a member of Palmerton VFW, and American Legion, and the Turtle Club. Surviving are sons, Richard V. Bachert of Pillow, PA and Stephen C. & Mary Bachert of Plymouth, PA, grandchildren. Cera, Jake, and Sean Bachert, all of Palmerton, PA. He was predeceased by brothers, Harold and Clarence Bachert, and sister, Helen Rouch. A Funeral Service will be at 2:00 PM on Monday October 13, 2025, at Campton Funeral Home, Palmerton, PA 18071. Interment will follow at Jerusalem Lutheran Cemetery-Trachsville, PA. The family will receive relatives and friends from 1:00 PM up until the time of service. Memorial Contributions may be made in his memory to the Carbon County Animal Shelter, 63 Broad Street Nesquehoning, PA 18240. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schislerfuneralhomes.com