Richard J. Bachman

Richard J. Bachman, 95, of Metamora, formerly of Lowpoint, passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at Snyder Village in Metamora after a brief illness. He was born on September 23, 1918 in Lowpoint, Illinois to John J. and Mary (Reeser) Bachman Bachman. He married Verna A. Reeb on September 14, 1941 in Metamora. She passed away on July 9, 1996. He was preceded in death by his parents, his step-mother Mattie Bachman, one brother, Allen Bachman, one sister, Eileen Schertz, and one daughter-in-law, Vivian Bachman. Surviving are one son James Bachman of Lowpoint; three daughters Elaine (Carl) Newcomer of West Liberty, OH, Judi (Duane) Carter of Waynesville, NC, and Carol (Timothy) Detweiler of Washington, IA; fourteen grandchildren; twenty-two great- grandchildren; two step-great-granddaughters; two brothers John Bachman Jr. of Lowpoint and Paul Bachman of Metamora; one step-brother Russell Bachman; three step-sisters Minerva Reeb and Orpha Schertz both of Metamora and Ruth Gross of East Peoria; one former daughter-in-law Glenda Bachman of Metamora; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. Richard was a lifelong farmer in Lowpoint and was the owner and operator of Bachman?s Welding and Bachman?s Corn Shelling. He was a member of the Woodford County Farm Bureau and Metamora Mennonite Church, where he taught Sunday School for many years as well as the extension Sunday Schools at Richland and Cazenovia. Richard was also active with the Gideons International. He obtained his private pilot certificate in the 1940?s and enjoyed flying, traveling, playing games and working on the farm, but especially enjoyed time with his family who will miss him dearly. Private burial with the family will be in Stewart Harmony Cemetery in rural Metamora. Services will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, September 13, 2014 at Metamora Mennonite Church with Reverend Mike Danner officiating. Visitation will be Friday evening, September 12, 2014 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Mason Funeral Home in Metamora. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Metamora Mennonite Outreach Ministries, Snyder Village or Gideons International. Mason Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements and notes of condolences may be sent using www.masonfuneralhomes.com.