Richard Bachmeier

Richard Bachmeier Bucky, 60, Bismarck passed from this life surrounded by his loving family on February 6, 2007, at his home after a courageous battle with brain cancer. A celebration of his life will be held at 1:30 pm on Friday at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Bismarck, with Rev. Laurie Natwick officiating. Burial will be held at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan. Visitation will be held from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm Thursday at Parkway Funeral Service, Bismarck, where a prayer service will be held at 7:00 pm. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church. Rich was born on August 27, 1946, the youngest of seven children at Harvey, ND, to John and Selma Wagner Bachmeier. He was raised and educated in the Drake/Harvey area, graduating from Drake High School in 1964. He served in the National Guard from 1966 to 1972. Rich was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Rich married Geraldine Weigel in 1966. They were blessed with two daughters, Rhonda Slaubaugh born in 1966 and Robin Armstrong born in 1968. They divorced in 1975. Rich met Claudia Bohn in 1976 at Harvey, ND, and after a six year courtship/engagement, they were united in marriage on February 27, 1982, in Las Vegas, NV. They have since resided in Bismarck. From that love, two children were created, a daughter, Ashley, born in 1982 and only son, Austin, born in 1986. Claudia and Richard were about to celebrate their 25th Wedding Anniversary on February 27, 2007. Rich moved to Bismarck in 1979 and began working at Falkirk Mining in April of 1980 as a Heavy Equipment Operator until August 21, 2006, when he was diagnosed with an aggressive and fast growing brain tumor. He experienced many changes in the 26 plus years of employment at Falkirk and developed many friendships through the years with co-workers...many whose friendships were faithful until the end. Rich was an avid car buyer. From his first car turquoise and white 57 Chevy to his last truck white 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. He took pride in each of the 75 vehicles he has owned. Rich loved to talk cars and enjoyed his weekend morning coffee breaks with many special friends. Above all, he loved his family and was a wonderful provider. Rich was a man of few words and not one to show his emotions, but he had a heart of gold! Rich will be forever missed and loved by those who survive him, including his wife, Claudia of Bismarck, ND; his daughter, Ashley and her fiance, Quentin Hoffer, and grandson, Kaden Grandpa's boy; his son, Austin all of Bismarck, ND; his daughter, Rhonda and son-in-law, Carlan and grandsons, Brooks and Brandon Slaubaugh; and daughter, Robin and grandchildren, Robert and Taylor Amstrong all of Wolford, ND; his sister, Caroline Filler of Mobridge, SD; his brothers, George and Gemma Bachmeier of Carrington, ND, and August and Betty Bachmeier of Amity, OR; his sister-in-law, Jennie Bachmeier of Bismarck, ND; his mother-in-law, Edith Bohn of Bismarck, ND; his brother-in-law, Chuck and Mercy Bohn of Mandan, ND; his sister-in-law, Deborah and Robert Moll of Battle Lake, MN; Carol and Ron Schescke of Oxford, NE; numerous special nieces, nephews and wonderful friends; and his faithful dog and loyal companion, Snuggles, who spent everyday of the past five months close to his side. Waiting with open arms to welcome him to Heaven are those who have preceded him in death, his parents; brothers, Anton, Valentine, and Lawrence Bachmeier; father-in-law, Charles Bohn; brother-in-law, James Filler; and many lifelong friends. Blessed be the memory of Richard Bucky Bachmeier. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to a charity of the donor's choosing.

Richard Bachmeier

August 27, 1946 - February 6, 2007