"I am missing you so much today, Chad."
In loving memory of
Chad Bachman
July 25, 1970 - July 3, 2009
Chad Michael Bachman, 38, of Fort Lauderdale, FL, died Friday, July 03, 2009, at the Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Crystal City, MO. Chad is the son of former residents Bonnie (Wilson) Bachman and the late Dennis Bachman. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, July 8, 2009, at 3:00 p.m. at the Olson - Powell Memorial Chapel with Pastors Kelly Slagel and Pam Unruh officiating. The family will receive friends at the chapel following the service until 6:00 p.m. Burial will be prior to the memorial service at Forest Home Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to the Chad M. Bachman Scholarship Fund at Southeastern Community College. On-line condolences may be sent to www.olsonpowell.com The son of Bonnie Bachman and the late Dennis Bachman, Chad Michael was born July 25, 1970, in Naperville, IL. He was a 1988 graduate of Mendham High School in Mendham, NJ. Chad was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society and graduated from Southeastern Community College in Burlington, IA. He attended Iowa State Univ., majoring in City Planning and Landscape Architecture. He was able to complete work through the first semester of his senior year when health issues prevented him from completing the degree. In 2000 Chad moved to Florida and has lived there ever since. Chad played little league baseball and was on the high school soccer team. He also played saxophone in the school band. He was a Boy Scout and attended Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico. While attending Southeastern Community College, he was a statistician for the Blackhawks basketball team. Chad was a member of the Community United Methodist Church in Naperville, IL. A member of the Society of Plastic Engineers, he was the publicity chairman for the South Florida Section. Chad loved spending time with his family. An avid reader, Chad was an ever optimistic Cub's fan, as well as a Bears and ISU Cyclone fan. He enjoyed politics, music, travel, and playing billiards. He liked history, photography, and was a car buff. Chad spent time building models, cooking, and playing internet games. Chad is survived by his mother, Bonnie Bachman of Rolla, MO; his grandfather, Wilbur Wilson of Mt. Pleasant, IA; and aunts and uncles, Wanda and Sid Brooks of Wayland, IA and Ray and Regina Wilson of New London, IA. Other survivors include several cousins, Tina and Jim Conwell and their children Kayla, Sara, Grace, and Tanner; Tricia and Ken Stirm and their daughter Hailey; Tyler Brooks; Shawn and Julie Kiene and their children Karina, Kierstin, Kenneth and Kourtney; and Shantel and Dan Winger. Along with his father, Dennis Bachman, Chad was preceded in death by his grandparents, Dessel and Walter Bachman and Josephine Wilson; an aunt, Linda Magneson; and an uncle, Edwin Wilson.
Tributes
"Happy Birthday Chad! I miss you so much!! A year has come and gone since your passing and there isn't a day that I don't think of you and wish we could talk one last time. Yep, the nag would have much to say...I feel so guilty not being there... you were so good to me and I don't think you ever understood the impact you made on so many peoples lives. You didn't like being called "Sunshine" but you truly brightened my days! I love you...I miss you...my forever and always Chadums!!!"
"Dear Mrs. Bachman, With our sympathy and condolences to you on your great loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Cathy Kleinman-Barnett, Lymphedema Clinic and the entire Rehab Dept. at Northwest Medical Center in Margate, FL"
"Mrs. Bachman, I was a classmate of Chad's at Mendham High School. I remember him as a very sweet and sincere person and I am so saddened to hear about his death. My family and I lost two of my brothers when they were young men, also, and I know how terrible it must be to lose a son so young. Please accept my heartfelt condolences."
"Mrs. Bachman, I was so sorry to hear about the news of Chad. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Maryellen Radican Reidy, Mendham High School '88"
"I am sorry to hear of Chad's passing. Chad and I went to highschool together. Although I did not know him well, I remember him as a quiet, but friendly person. May your fond and loving memories ease your sorrow. I am sorry for your loss."
"I went to Mendham High School with Chad and I am so sorry to hear about this sad news. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless, Michele Panella Eaton"
"Mrs. Bachman, I am so saddened by the news on Chad. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Amy Lanham Sebastian, Mendham HS Class of '88"
"Mrs. Bachman, I just received a note from the Mendham High Class of '88 Facebook page that Chad had passed away. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My condolences to you. Kerri Hickman Donovan Mendham High Class of 1988"
"Bonnie, Everyone in our office wanted to express our sorrow for the loss of your son Chad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Dr. Schwartz, Dedie, Pat, Martha, Mitsy, Barb, and Deena"
"Bonnie, I am so very sad to hear of the loss of your son. I cannot even begin to express how I felt when I learned of this - there are no words in times like this. I sincerely and truly pray that God will grant you His strength in the times to come. ~ carla campbell"
"Bonnie: It's been many years since we were neighbors on Franklin St. and I was your Avon lady. Both Bob and I were saddened to learn of this second all too early loss for you. Obviously we only remember Chad in his childhood, but have read of his achievements and the impact he has made in the lives of those who knew him. May you find some comfort in knowing that you are being remembered in thought and prayer, although years and miles now separate us. Fondly, Nancy Schroeder"
"Bonnie, I am so sorry for your loss, although I never had the pleasure of meeting Chad he sounded like a such a wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers are with you."
"I thought you would like to know today in memory.. No in honor of our friend Plat, whom we miss so very much.. those who could be there, and from what I understand was bout 12, went to a table.. spoke of him.. told funnies.. and all put their "icon picture" to the one he used when he played Literati. And when the time came.. all gave a moment of silence in his honor. Chad... Plat... Kiss... anyway you were addressed or called in greeting.. you are a very missed individual in our little community. From your wit.. your backing of support .. your wicked game of Lit.. and from just being the one we came to love, inspite of what you thought btw.. To his family.. you may be of blood but I would like to think we became a surrogate family to him .. so in a sense.. you are our family as well, we feel the loss of him, but we know he is no longer ill and is at peace. You have our love and support from all of us at Social Lounge 2 (yahoo literati)"
"Chad always brightened my day and made me laugh. He was such a kind person, as well as extremely witty and smart. I will miss him. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. He loved you very much."
"I am so very sorry to hear of your loss, I didnt know Chad well, but have chatted with him for the last few years online. God Bless you and your family in your time of sorrow... God Bless Peg"
"Bonnie, although I won't be there in person, I want to let you know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I only knew Chad through our conversations but I thought of him as an amazingly brave, independent and extremely intelligent person. This is very sad and it touches me deeply. I am praying that you get comfort from your great memories together and find the strength you need right now."
"Bonnie, My heart goes out to you on the loss of Chad. May God comfort you with wonderful memories of your good times together. Chris"
"I am just one more exapmle of how much of an impression Chad made on people's lives. I knew him briefly for 1 semester when he and I shared a couple classes at SCC. He was one of my closest friends then and I often thought of him after we lost contact. I am devastated to here of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and I am deeply sorry for your loss, he was too young to be taken."
"I would just like to say that Chad was a great person. A person who has touched the lives of many and will be deeply missed. I send my condolences to his family and friends in this time of sadness. Thank You"
"I've only met Chad through conversations with his loving mother, Bonnie. He was fortunate to have such a caring mother and I know she felt blessed to call him her son and best friend."
"I'm so sad to hear of Chad's passing. It's not right that someone should be lost so young."
"I just wanted to add that you are blessed to have a son like Chad. I only wish I could have met him in person. He is truly one of a kind. Thank You."