George J. Bachmeier 1941 - 2009

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GGeorge J. Bachmeier, 68, Minot, died Saturday, August 15, 2009, in a Minot hospital, following a year and a half battle with cancer.

George was born on May 19, 1941, a son of Joseph and Katherine (Schmidt) Bachmeier in Rugby, ND. He was raised on a farm in Orrin, ND until moving to Rugby in 1954, where he attended school.

On April 3, 1959, George enlisted in the United States Army National Guard. He proudly served his country before being honorably discharged on August 9, 1962.

On October 19, 1963, he was united in marriage to Diane Eide, in Rugby. This union was blessed with two precious daughters, Renee and Paula. They made their home in Minot, where George worked as a painter. He worked for various painting companies. In 1983, he began working for Deloughery Painting in Minot, where he was still employed at the time of his death.

He was a member of the Minot American Legion Post #26, where he served as Commander, Color Guard Chairman and was a member of the Past Commander's Club. He was also a member of St. Leo's Catholic Church.

George enjoyed spending time with his two granddaughters Alicea and Miranda. He enjoyed gardening and yard work. He had many talents and many accomplishments.

Those Who Shared His Life: Wife of 46 years Diane, Minot; two daughters, Renee (Duane) Hiller, Minot, and Paula (Mark) Duchscherer, Lansford; two granddaughters, Alicea Hiller and Miranda Hiller, Minot; sisters, Margaret (Joe) Brossart, Rugby, ND, Marion (Clem) Hauck, Rugby, Theresa (Frank) Brossart, Rugby, Dorothy (Manuel) Grad, Harvey, ND, and Rose (Stanley) Casavant, Rolette, ND; brothers, Maurice (Bernice) Bachmeier, Mesa, AZ, and August (Marscida) Bachmeier, Minot; mother-in-law, Elsie Eide, Minot; brother-in-law, Ron (Sally) Eide, AZ; sister-in-law, Jane (Curtis) Brorby, York, ND; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.

George was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Katherine (Nick) Bohl, Phyllis (Adam) Sattler, and Elizabeth (Daniel) Schmaltz; infant sister, Magdalen, and father-in-law, Malvin Eide.

Visitation: Tuesday, August 18, 2009 from 2-7 at Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot

Mass of Christian Burial: Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at 10 am St. Leo's Catholic Church, Minot

Burial: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot

Celebrant of the Liturgies: Father Austin Vetter

Music
Opening song "Amazing Grace"
Offertory song "Ave Maria"
Commendation "Song Of Farewell"
Closing song "How Great Thou Art"
Jeanne Artz and Marie Hagen-Bourquin, musicians

Honorary Bearers: George's family and friends

Active Bearers: Tom Deloughery, Larry Stebleton, Kevin Flagstad, Craig Schalesky, Ron Eide, Curtis Brorby

Military honors accorded by the North Dakota Army National Guard.

Immediately following the graveside service there will be lunch and fellowship in the lower level of the church.

The Bachmeier family would like to thank everyone for the many acts of kindness shown to them during this difficult time. Your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated and will never be forgotten. May God bless the memory of George.

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