Kenneth G. Bachmann, obituary portrait — Ludvigsen Mortuary

In Loving Memory

Kenneth G.Bachmann

Date of Birth July 4, 1928
Passed Away On April 16, 2016
At Age 87 years
Resident of Fremont, NE
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Kenneth G. Bachmann, age 87, of Fremont
died early Saturday morning (April 16th) in Nye Legacy, Fremont.

He was born to Carl and Mabel (Logeman) Bachmann on July 4, 1928 in Stanton County near Creston, NE. He attended high school in Creston.

On Febr. 20, 1947, Ken was married to Delores Ann Brauner. Ken farmed near Creston until moving to Fremont in the early 1950's. Here he ran a feed store until joining the Fremont Fire Dept. where he was not only a firefighter, but worked on the rescue squad. During his time with the fire department, he is credited with saving at least one life and was involved with several other critical incidents including the fire that destroyed the Fremont Molasses Feed Company building. Ken later went to work for Magnus Metal in Fremont. While working there, he started a painting business which he continued for a number of years after retiring from Magnus Metal.

Ken was a member of Salem Lutheran Church where he was involved in the activities and committees. He was also a member of AA.

Survivors: daughter – Deborah Bachmann of Martell, NE
son - Rick (and wife Dalea) Bachmann of Paradise, Utah
6 grandchilden – Jamie, Jessie, Trisha, Jake, Joel, and Brent
13 great grandchildren – Halie, Shay, Dakota, Cooper, Ren, Madison, Jaxson, Krew,
Korbin, Kaylie, Samiya, Sidney, and Addie
long time special friend – Alberta Sick of Fremont
2 brothers – Lyle (and wife Betty) Bachmann of Fremont
Marvin (and wife Marilyn) Bachmann of Norfolk
sister – Marlene German of Davenport, Iowa
many nieces and nephews

Ken was preceded by his wife Dolores, his parents Carl and Mabel, sisters Sylvia Boggy and Marjorie Osten, and brother Dale Bachmann.

The funeral service will be 10:30 AM Wednesday (Apr. 20, 2016) at Salem Lutheran Church with Rev. Michael Thomas. The committal will follow in Ridge Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to his church. Visitation at the Ludvigsen Mortuary will be on Tuesday, 3 to 8 PM, with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 PM.

online guestbook @ www.ludvigsenmortuary.com

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Services

Visitation

Ludvigsen Mortuary - Fremont

1249 E. 23rd St.

Fremont, NE, 68025

April 19, 2016

3:00pm to 8:00pm

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Visitation

Ludvigsen Mortuary - Fremont

1249 E. 23rd St.

Fremont, NE, 68025

April 19, 2016

Family present from 6-8

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Funeral Service

Funeral Service

Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church

401 East Military

Fremont, NE, 68025

April 20, 2016

10:30 AM

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Graveside Service

Ridge Cemetery

1761 West Linden

Fremont, NE, 68025

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Condolences (3)

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Bob Christensen Taylor, NE April 20, 2016
"My deepest condolences to Kenny's family. I enjoyed knowing Kenny for a number of years ago. He was a good friend and a fellow member of a great fellowship. He will be missed."
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Kelly Johnson Sioux Falls, SD April 20, 2016
"As I learn of Ken's passing, I think of the memories of Ken when I was a member, at Salem Lutheran Church in Fremont. Ken was such a kind, helpful, funny and giving kind of person. My deepest sympathy to Alberta and the families. May you find comfort in those who hold you up in love and prayers!"
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Mary Mendlik Omaha, NE April 19, 2016
"Alberta,
I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and your family."
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