Bachman

Lloyd George Bachman Sr., 84, of Clarion, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, at Clarion Hospital.

Lloyd was born on Dec. 23, 1937, in Butler County. He was the son of the late Elry and Mary Belle (Ritchey) Bachman, and he was largely raised by his eight older siblings.

After graduating from Butler High School, Lloyd enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served from 1957 to 1962.

While serving, Lloyd was stationed in Dallas, Texas, where he met and married Peggy Sue Hopkins in 1958. Peggy survives in Shippenville.

Lloyd retired from Joy Manufacturing Company in 1998, after working there for 33 years.

In retirement, he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, toiling away at woodworking pieces in his workshop, planting trees and green things around his yard, and listening to the Pittsburgh Pirates games on the radio. Lloyd bowled at Seneca Lanes for over 40 years, and was a member of the Nighthawks bowling team.

He also loved children and spent many holiday seasons as Santa in the Clarion Kmart and at Wolfs Camping Resort in Knox. Lloyd was known for his jovial laughter, willingness to talk to anyone, and teasing the wait staff at his favorite hangout, Perkins.

Lloyd’s memory will live on with his wife, Peggy; his children, Kenneth Bachman and wife, Rana, of Longmont, Colo., Daniel Bachman and wife, Amy, of Clarion, Debra Sue Aldrich of Clarion, Kimberly Titley of Knox, and Lloyd Bachman Jr. of Shippenville; seven grandchildren, Jessica Williams and husband, John, of Hopwood, Kayla Beck and husband, Shawn, of Penn Borough, Stephanie Aldric of Canutillo, Texas, Andrew Bachman of Clarion, Sarah Titley of Olympia, Wash., and Kolton Bachman and Cayman Bachman, both of Longmont, Colo.; and three great-grandchildren, Logan, Kenton and Ella Beck. The family will welcome two more great-grandchildren in February.

Lloyd will also be greatly missed by numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Lloyd was preceded in death by a brother, Claire; his sisters, Edna, Opal, Janice, Franny, Ethel, Helen and Alice; and a grandson, Johnny Bachman Jr.

BACHMAN — Friends and family of Lloyd George Bachman Sr., who died Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, at GOBLE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 330 Wood St., Clarion.

Full military honors will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, followed by the funeral service at the funeral home, with the Rev. Mike Piper of the Sligo Church of God officiating.

Entombment will be at Cedarview Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Clarion Fire and Hose Company No. 1, or Strattanville Volunteer Fire Department, of which Lloyd was an annual donor.

Friends and family may send online condolences, order flowers and memorials, and obtain additional information by visiting www.goblefh.net.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.