OFFICIAL OBITUARY FOR
Victor John Bachmeier
1927 - 2021
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Victor John Bachmeier, age 93, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Health Systems - Eau Claire.
Vic was born April 24, 1927 in Eau Claire, WI to George and Marie Bachmeier. He married Marjean Wahl on May 30, 1951 at Sacred Heart Church in Eau Claire, WI. Vic and Marjean would have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary this year. Vic attended Sacred Heart Grade School and graduated from Eau Claire Senior High. He enlisted in the US Navy his senior year and served until the end of the war of WWII. After returning from service, Vic worked with his father in the family food and meat market business. Years later when the store was sold, Vic worked for the City of Eau Claire Finance Department as a property appraiser. Vic loved his work and was always so proud to work for the City of Eau Claire. After courses in real estate, he was President of the Indianhead Association of Assessing Officers. Vic loved the outdoors with any kind of sports. His love for his grandchildren showed every day and his family was the apple of his eye. He was a member of the St. James the Greater Catholic Church and sang in the adult choir for 50 years.
Vic is survived by his wife, Marjean; daughter, Ann (Mike) Kinnunen; sons, John (Joan) and Tom (Jackie); and five grandchildren, Abby (Denton), Gretchen (Jake), Marcus, Samuel, and Natalie. He also leaves behind one great-grandchild, Evelyn.
Vic was preceded in death by his parents, George and Marie; son, Patrick John; his brother, Lambert; and sister, Cres McCann.
A private family Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. James the Greater Catholic Church. Burial took place in Lakeview Cemetery, Eau Claire.
Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn Funeral & Cremation Services is assisting the family. To express online condolences, please visit www.lenmarkfh.com
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Mary Beth McRaith
April 9, 2021 1:45 AMMy heartfelt condolences to Marjean and family. Our mother Betty was a dear friend of Marjean, Vic and family and our families shared many good times together. Vic was a kind and loving man. May his memory be a blessing to all who knew him.
Mary Beth Sonderegger McRaith
Marshall Wick
April 8, 2021 11:23 AMVic was a great person and a close friend of long ago. My first wife Donna and I were part of the group of friends with Vic and Marjean who enjoyed many outings together. My condolences to Marjean and all Vic's family.
Sue Johnson
April 7, 2021 3:59 PMVictor carries fond memories within my heart. He was a devoted Christian man who loved his family dearly. I will remember him as a loving husband, father, and grandfather, and also a great grandfather. He was such a kind man with a warm smile. Prayers go out to the entire Bachmeier family. His son, Pat, will greet him with open arms at heaven's gate.
Thomas Sonderegger
April 7, 2021 10:06 AMOn behalf of the Sonderegger family our sincere condolences to the Bachmeier family . Vic and Marjean were long-time friends of our Mother and they were so gracious to invited her to their group get-togethers. I know my Mother thoroughly enjoyed them.
Thomas J. Sonderegger, MSgt, U.S.A.F. (Ret)
Tampa, Florida
Jim and Mary Theisen
April 7, 2021 9:36 AMVic was a good person, loved his family and treated everyone with respect. Sorry to hear of his passing. Our prayers are for the family.