Bernard Bachman obituary: Bernard Bachman's Obituary, Kentuckiana
In Memory Of
Bernard Peter "Bernie" Bachman
1960 - 2018
In Memory Of
Bernard Peter "Bernie" Bachman
1960 - 2018
Bernie was born to Russell and Cecilia Bachman of Lanesville on February 22, 1960. He married the love of his life, Sherrie Ferguson, on October 16, 1982.
Bernie is a 1978 graduate of Providence High School. He was an Eagle Scout. Along with his wife, he was an active member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. He was a heavy equipment mechanic by training. He worked most of his career at Corydon Stone and Asphalt (formerly Corydon Crushed Stone), rising to Vice President and Mining Operations Manager, and he was President and co-owner of Wyandotte Trucking. He worked as shop manager for Job Rentals and most recently was warehouse manager and service technician for PuroClean of Southern Indiana.
Bernie will always be remembered as a selfless person dedicated to his friends and family. He loved life and had an infectious smile. He enjoyed vacationing, camping, and the family’s cabin in Tennessee. He liked to read about all things and knew and enjoyed 70s rock, conversing about movie minutia, and Trivial Pursuit.
Bernie was preceded in death by his mother, Cecilia Bachman; his father-in law, George “Junior” Ferguson; and brother, Tony Bachman.
He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Sherrie (Ferguson) Bachman; his daughters, Sarah Bachman and Rachel Bachman of Lanesville; his father, Russell Bachman; his mother-in-law, Janet Zabel Ferguson; sisters, Rose Marie Rogers (Jim) of Corydon, Elaine Bachman of New Albany, Miriam Robertson (David) of Depauw, Grace Anne Engleman (Mike) of Georgetown, and Connie Terry (Dave) of Columbus, Ohio; brothers, Marty Bachman (Jessica) of Georgetown and Hank Bachman (Debbie) of Eldersburg, Maryland; many loved nieces and nephews and great-nieces and -nephews; and many close friends, cousins, and colleagues.
Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 31, 2018, at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions (3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany). His Funeral service will be at 12:00 p.m. on Friday at St. John’s Lutheran Church (1505 St. John’s Church Road, Lanesville, Indiana) with interment in the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church and School in Lanesville.
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Bernie was born to Russell and Cecilia Bachman of Lanesville on February 22, 1960. He married the love of his life, Sherrie Ferguson, on October 16, 1982.
Bernie is a 1978 graduate of Providence High School. He was an Eagle Scout. Along with his wife, he was an active member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. He was a heavy equipment mechanic by training. He worked most of his career at Corydon Stone and Asphalt (formerly Corydon Crushed Stone), rising to Vice President and Mining Operations Manager, and he was President and co-owner of Wyandotte Trucking. He worked as shop manager for Job Rentals and most recently was warehouse manager and service technician for PuroClean of Southern Indiana.
Bernie will always be remembered as a selfless person dedicated to his friends and family. He loved life and had an infectious smile. He enjoyed vacationing, camping, and the family’s cabin in Tennessee. He liked to read about all things and knew and enjoyed 70s rock, conversing about movie minutia, and Trivial Pursuit.
Bernie was preceded in death by his mother, Cecilia Bachman; his father-in law, George “Junior” Ferguson; and brother, Tony Bachman.
He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Sherrie (Ferguson) Bachman; his daughters, Sarah Bachman and Rachel Bachman of Lanesville; his father, Russell Bachman; his mother-in-law, Janet Zabel Ferguson; sisters, Rose Marie Rogers (Jim) of Corydon, Elaine Bachman of New Albany, Miriam Robertson (David) of Depauw, Grace Anne Engleman (Mike) of Georgetown, and Connie Terry (Dave) of Columbus, Ohio; brothers, Marty Bachman (Jessica) of Georgetown and Hank Bachman (Debbie) of Eldersburg, Maryland; many loved nieces and nephews and great-nieces and -nephews; and many close friends, cousins, and colleagues.
Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 31, 2018, at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions (3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany). His Funeral service will be at 12:00 p.m. on Friday at St. John’s Lutheran Church (1505 St. John’s Church Road, Lanesville, Indiana) with interment in the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church and School in Lanesville.
Please consider sharing a memory of Bernie or leaving a special message for his family by clicking "Share Memories" above.
Services & Gatherings
Visitation
Thursday, May 31, 2018 from 11:00am to 8:00pm
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions
3309 Ballard Lane
New Albany, IN 47150
Directions & Map
Service
Friday, June 1, 2018 at 12:00pm
St. John’s Lutheran Church (1505 St. John’s Church Rd, Lanesville, IN)
Interment
St. John's Lutheran Cemetery
Lanesville, Indiana
S. Indiana Chapel ((812) 949-9900) is assisting the family
S. Indiana Chapel ((812) 949-9900) is assisting the family