Darlene Bachman, 85, of Columbus, Nebraska, died Tuesday, August 22, 2017, at the Columbus Community Hospital in Columbus.

The funeral service will be held on Saturday, Augusts 26 at 10:30 AM at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, rural Leigh, Nebraska, with Rev. Dr. Marsha Jark-Swain officiating. Interment will be in the Creston Fairview Cemetery, Creston, Nebraska. Visitation will be on Friday from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Gass Haney Funeral Home and continue on Saturday from 9:30 AM until service time at the church. There will be a family prayer service on Saturday at 10:15 AM. 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, Nebraska, 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 December 23, 1951, at St. Luke's United Church of Christ in Columbus. They farmed in the Creston, Nebraska, 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, NE
Son – Roger (Linda) Bachman of Creston, NE
Son – Bill (Ann) Bachman of Thurston, NE
Daughter-in-law - Carol Bachman of Humphrey, NE
Seven Grandsons
Six Great Grandchildren
Sister – Helen Chohon of Columbus, NE
Sister – Ardith Pearson of Ankeny, IA
Brother – Arnold (Carol) Will of Bradshaw, NE
Sister-in-law – Clara Will of Norfolk, NE
Sister-in-law – Jean Will of Columbus, NE

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

Service Folder Information
Matthew 11:28-30 (NLT)

28 Then Jesus said, "Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light."



In Loving Memory Of

Darlene Bachman

Born
Monday, March 21, 1932
Oconee, Nebraska

Entered Into Rest
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
Columbus, Nebraska

Service
Saturday, August 26, 2017 10:30 AM
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Rural Leigh, Nebraska

Officiant
Rev. Dr. Marsha Jark-Swain

Music
Lori Kallweit – Organist
"How Great Thou Art"
"One Day At A Time"
"Softly And Tenderly"
"God Be With You"

Casket Bearers – Grandsons
Gregory Bachman
Jeffrey Bachman
Andrew Bachman
Philip Bachman
Brian Bachman
Neil Bachman
Todd Bachman

Interment
Fairview Cemetery
Creston, Nebraska