Curtis J. Bachelier's Obituary
Curtis J. Bachelier, 85 yrs., of Columbia, IL, passed away at Columbia Rehab. and Nursing Center, Columbia, IL. He was born in Prairie Du Rocher, IL, the son of the late Prosper and Ada (Godier) Bachelier.
Curtis was retired as a supervisor with Banner Iron Works, St. Louis, MO. He was a certified landscaper and had worked at several local nurseries and golf courses. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, working outdoors, and following the St. Louis Cardinals each season. Playing the harmonica was his passion, for which he was well-known. He served in the U.S. Army, and was a Veteran of WWII.
He was married to the late Verna (Buettner) Bachelier. They were married on June 28, 1953, at Columbia, IL. She had passed away March 24, 2004.
Visitation
Wednesday, April 10, 2013 4:00 pm - 8:00 pmLawlor Funeral Home, and
Thursday, April 11, 2013 12 noon - 1:00 pm
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Columbia, IL
Services
Thursday, April 11, 2013, 1:00 pmSt. Paul Lutheran ChurchColumbia, IL
Interment
St. Paul Lutheran CemeteryColumbia, IL
Memorial Contribution Suggestions
St. Paul Lutheran Church - Building Fund, 227 Goodhaven, Columbia, IL 62236
Survivors
Daughter, Joydean (Rick) Beatty of Columbia, IL
Daughter, Lynn McAuliffe of Columbia, IL
Grandchildren, Mallory and Michael Beatty, and Molly (Grant) Gvozdich, and Artie McAuliffe Other relatives and friends
Also Preceded In Death By
Sisters, Jacqueline Vogt, and, Marie Hooten
Brothers, Myron, Ronald, and Willard Bachelier
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