Bachman

Lillian “Lil” Bachman, 96, of Butler, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025, as the result of an auto accident.

Born Nov. 11, 1928, in Butler, she was the daughter of William C. Wise and Mildred Knause Wise.

Lil went to a one-room school and graduated from Butler High School in 1945. She worked as a supervisor for Du-Co Ceramics retiring after 35 years of service. She was an active member of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Saxonburg for over 65 years and was past president of the L.C.W., taught Sunday school, was a member of the Altar Guild, belonged to the sewing group and volunteered with other activities at the church.

Lil loved to volunteer. She was known the “Money Lady,” being treasurer of many organizations in the community. She was a member of the Saxonburg American Legion Auxillary for over 70 years, the Saxonburg Woman’s Club for 50 years, the Saxonburg Golden Agers, the Order of the Eastern Star, the Jefferson Grange and the Friends of the Saxonburg Library.

Over the years, she loved to bowl and play cards, belonging to many card clubs. She loved to travel and has been to most of the states, including Alaska and Hawaii.

Surviving are her son, Robert (Lisa) Bachman of Durham, N.C.; her brother, Richard Wise Sr. of Butler; four sisters, Carolyn (Larry) Paulsen of Butler, Shirley (Grant) Rodgers of Butler, Donna Hall of Sarver and Bonnie Andring of Butler; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and her longtime companion, Owen “Dutch” Stepp.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Herbert L. Bachman, on Dec. 27, 1983; one son, Gary Bachman; three brothers, George Wise, James Wise and Carl “Peck” Wise; one granddaughter, Tiffany Bachman; and her longtime dear friend, Tom Pieper.

BACHMAN — Friends of Lillian “Lil” Bachman, who died Wednesday, March 26, 2025, will be received from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 30, at FOX FUNERAL HOME, 410 W. Main St., Saxonburg.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, March 31, at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 310 W Main St., Saxonburg, with Jeannine Sanford officiating.

Interment will follow in Butler County Memorial Park.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Saxonburg.

For more information, please visit www.foxfuneralhomeinc.com.

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