Willis L. Bachman b. 27 Oct 1934 Metamora, Woodford Co., IL d. 15 Dec 2015 Eureka, Woodford Co., IL: The Schrock-Birkey Connection
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Willis L. Bachman

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  • Name Willis L. Bachman  [1] 
    Birth 27 Oct 1934  Metamora, Woodford Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Death 15 Dec 2015  Eureka, Woodford Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Burial Metamora, Woodford Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • Hickory Point Cemetery
    Person ID I16241  Schrock-Birkey Connection
    Last Modified 14 Mar 2020 

    Father Harry Bachman,   b. 11 Aug 1902, Metamora, Woodford Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 24 Feb 1986, Eureka, Woodford Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 83 years) 
    Mother Bertha Garber,   b. 12 Jun 1901, Fisher, Champaign Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 19 Feb 1986, Eureka, Woodford Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 84 years) 
    Marriage 12 Dec 1923  Metamora, Woodford Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F11109  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Phillis M. Schrock,   b. 5 Oct 1939, Peoria, Peoria Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 12 Jul 2010, Eureka, Woodford Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 70 years) 
    Marriage 14 Oct 1955  Washington, Tazewell Co., IL Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Family ID F11110  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 14 Mar 2020 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 27 Oct 1934 - Metamora, Woodford Co., IL Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 14 Oct 1955 - Washington, Tazewell Co., IL Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 15 Dec 2015 - Eureka, Woodford Co., IL Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - - Metamora, Woodford Co., IL Link to Google Earth
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  • Notes 
    • Obit: https://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/obituaries/willis-l-bachman/article_8f6f578e-7308-5786-837b-5d2cd2cba3b8.html

      EUREKA – Willis L. Bachman, 81, of Eureka, passed away at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday (Dec. 15, 2015) at Apostolic Christian Home in Eureka, where he was a resident.
      He was born Oct. 27, 1934, in Metamora, a son of Harry and Bertha Garber Bachman. He married Phyllis Schrock on Oct. 14, 1955, in Washington. She died July 12, 2010.

      Surviving are three children, Daniel (Rhonda) Bachman, Metamora; Karen (Eric) Nafziger, Hopedale; and Phillip (Kimberly) Bachman, Goodfield; one sister, Ethel (Loren) Zehr, Cape Coral, Fla.; six grandchildren; many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.

      He was preceded in death by his brother, Charles Bachman, and one nephew.

      Willis dairy farmed with his father until his father’s retirement. He worked 11 years at Ulrich Manufacturing in Roanoke, and almost 48 years at McBride & Shoff/Metamora Industries as a purchasing agent.


      He loved devoting much time to his children and grandchildren, and was frequently involved in their activities. Willis was an avid Cubs fan who enjoyed conversing with friends and family about his beloved team.

      Willis was a member of Metamora Mennonite Church, where he served his Lord Jesus Christ faithfully as a Sunday school superintendent, elder and teacher. In recent years, he enjoyed attending Rock Creek Bible Church, where his son is pastor.


      A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Rock Creek Bible Church, Congerville. Pastor Phil Bachman, Pastor Bob Hart and Pastor Jon Byler will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Rock Creek Bible Church. A private family burial will precede the service at Hickory Point Cemetery in Metamora. Argo-Ruestman-Harris Funeral Home, Eureka, is handling arrangements.
      Memorials may be made to Peoria Rescue Mission, where he was a board member for many years.
      Many thanks to the staff of Apostolic Christian Nursing Home of Eureka for their loving care, and to Unity Point Hospice Peoria for their compassionate support.

  • Sources 
    1. [S1060] Find-A-Grave, https://www.pantagraph.com/news/local/obituaries/willis-l-bachman/article_8f6f578e-7308-5786-837b-5d2cd2cba3b8.html.

    2. [S1060] Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/60009237/phyllis-m_-bachman.


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