Dr. Gordon S. Bachman Obituary (1931 - 2022)

Dr. Gordon S. Bachman, 91, of Bradenton, Florida, formerly of Butler, Pennsylvania, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at the Water's Edge of Bradenton in Florida. He was born February 15, 1931, in Butler, Pennsylvania to the late A. H. "Gus" Bachman and Mabel (Kradel) Bachman. Dr. Bachman graduated from Butler High School. He then went on to Thiel College and the University of Pennsylvania Veterinary School. Dr. Bachman was a past member of the State Veterinary Licensing Board. He practiced veterinary medicine in Mt. Chestnut for 40 years; was on the building committee for the new sanctuary at Trinity Lutheran Church, where he served as an usher. Dr. Bachman volunteered at Connoquenessing Meals on Wheels and helped as the annual Spring Maple Sugar Maker at Lutherlyn with the Environment Program. He is survived by his one son, Scott Bachman and his wife, Margaret of Smithfield, VA; one daughter, Pamela Weaver and her husband, Todd of Bradenton, FL; five grandchildren, Stephen Weaver, Katie Weaver and her wife, Caitlin, Audrey Bachman, Samuel Bachman, and Danner Bachman; two brothers, Dale Bachman of Pittsburgh, PA, and James Bachman and his wife, Peggy of West Sunbury, PA; one sister, Laura Johnson and West Sunbury, PA; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline W. "Polly" Bachman, who he married on August 20, 1954, and who passed away on October 2, 2020; one brother, Clifford Bachman; and one sister, Muriel Comer. According to his wishes, there will be no public visitation. A funeral service was held on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at 11:00 am at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Dr. Butler, PA, with Pastor Joel A. Benson, officiating. A private entombment took place in the Chapel of All Faiths at Greenlawn Burial Estates. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Trinity Memorial Fund, 120 Sunset Drive, Butler, PA 16001. Arrangements were entrusted to the Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, 124 East North St., Butler, PA 16001.