Donovan D. Bachman
Obituary
Donovan D. Bachman, 86, passed away on
Monday (Oct. 3, 2016) at Schowalter Villa, Hesston. He was born in
Newton on Feb. 2, 1930, to Ernest and Prisca Krehbiel Bachman. He had
farmed, then worked at Hesston Corporation for 30 years, was a member
of First Mennonite Church, Newton, and had volunteered for both SOOP
and MCC. On October 9, 1951, he married Helen Goertzen.
He is survived by his wife, Helen
Bachman of Hesston; his children, Ron (Karen) Bachman of Hesston,
Mary (Bruce) Dyck of Exeter, California, Ken (Rachel) Bachman of
Hesston; grandchildren Amy (Derrick) Birdsell of Hesston, Lisa (Brad)
Jacobs of Bedford, New Hampshire, Johann (Stacy) Dyck of Dallas,
Texas, B. J. (Kristin) Dyck of Bakersfield, California, Ben Bollinger
of Hesston, Lizzy Bollinger of Hesston; seven great-grandchildren;
and two sisters, Florene Wiens and Kathryn Penner, both of North
Newton.
He was preceded in death by one
brother, Dale Bachman, and one sister, Elaine Goertzen.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., with
family present from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday (Oct. 4, 2016) at Miller-Ott
Funeral Home, Hesston.
Graveside service will be at 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday (Oct. 5, 2016) at Restlawn Cemetery, Newton, with a
memorial service to follow at 2 p.m.,Wednesday, at First Mennonite
Church, Newton, with Pastors Kay Schroeder and Anita Kehr
officiating.
Memorials have been designated for
Schowalter Villa Good Samaritan Fund or Mennonite Central Committee
in care of Miller-Ott Funeral Home, 107 S. Lancaster, Hesston, KS
67062.
