Darlene Bachman
Darlene Bachman, 85, of Columbus, Neb., died Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017, at the Columbus Community Hospital in Columbus. The funeral service was Saturday, Aug. 26, at 10:30 Aa.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, rural Leigh, Nebraska, and Rev. Dr. Marsha Jark-Swain officiated. Interment will be in the Creston Fairview Cemetery, Creston, Neb. Visitation was Friday from 5-7 p.m. at Gass Haney Funeral Home and continued on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until service time at the church. There was a family prayer service on Saturday at 10:15 a.m. Memorials may be directed to the Creston Rescue Unit, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, or the donor’s choice. Darlene was born March 21, 1932, in Oconee, Neb., to William and Grace (Donaldson) Will. She attended Platte County School District 25 and graduated from Monroe High School. She attended Wayne State Teachers College and taught school at District 72 for three years. Darlene was united in marriage to Stanley Bachman on Dec. 23, 1951, at St. Luke’s United Church of Christ in Columbus. They farmed in the Creston, Neb., area for over 60 years. Darlene taught Sunday school for several years, was a member of the ladies quilting group at both St. Paul’s and St. Peter’s Lutheran Churches, was a member of the Creston Legion Auxiliary, and Harold’s Squares Square Dance Club. She was an avid card player, enjoyed bowling and going to the Leigh Bowling Coffee Club, and attending and enjoying her sons’ and grandsons’ sporting events. Darlene loved all kinds of flowers and enjoyed gardening. Darlene is survived by: Husband – Stanley Bachman of Columbus, Neb. Son – Roger (Linda) Bachman of Creston, Neb. Son – Bill (Ann) Bachman of Thurston, Neb. Daughter-in-law - Carol Bachman of Humphrey, Neb. Seven Grandsons Six Great Grandchildren Sister – Helen Chohon of Columbus, Neb. Sister – Ardith Pearson of Ankeny, Iowa Brother – Arnold (Carol) Will of Bradshaw, Neb. Sister-in-law – Clara Will of Norfolk, Neb. Sister-in-law – Jean Will of Columbus, Neb. Darlene was preceded in death by: Parents – William and Grace Will Sons – Jim and Steve Bachman Sisters – Minerva (Carl) Christensen and Gladys (David) Lloyd Brothers – Loren Will and William Will, Jr. Brothers-in-law – Elmer Chohon and Dwight Pearson Condolences may be sent to www.gasshaney.com.