Randy L. Bachman

Randy L. Bachman, 70 of rural Ponca died Saturday, February 1, 2020 peacefully at his home. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday February 5, 2020, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ponca with Father Andrew Sohm officiating.  Burial will follow at South Creek Calvary Cemetery with Military Graveside rites by the United States Army Reserve. Visitation, with the family present, will be today, Tuesday, February 4^th from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Mohr Funeral Home in Ponca.  Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.meyerbroschapels.com Memorial donations may be offered to the Ponca Volunteer Fire Department in Randy’s name.

Randy was born on November 1, 1949 in Mason City, Iowa to Alvin and Gladys (Jackson) Bachman. He was raised in rural Britt, Iowa where he grew to love farming and graduated from High School in 1967.  Randy was drafted into the United States Army in 1970 and received honorable discharge in 1972 after serving at Ft. Meade in Maryland.  Following his service he continued his education at Mankato State College. He married Mary Barrett on June 11, 1977 in Forest City, Iowa. The couple lived in Dakota City and Pasco Washington during his employment with IBP as a carcass salesman from 1976 to 1983.  He returned to his farming roots as a regional salesman for GTA and Hubbard Feeds, enjoying his work with farmers. In 1989, the family purchased a farm in rural Ponca, NE where they raised their three children.  His farming operation consisted of raising hogs, cattle, and horses and grain farming. He also served on the Ponca Township Road Board for several years. 

Randy enjoyed hunting and fishing, taking many special trips to Canada.  He could often be found cruising the country roads or sitting around his dining room table visiting with friends.  He was most happy to go anywhere and do anything that involved his kids.   In his later years his greatest joy was his 7 grandchildren and he treasured the time he spent with them on the farm.   

Randy is survived by his wife Mary of rural Ponca; sons Jason Bachman of rural Ponca and Ryan (Lindsey) Bachman of Omaha, and their children Gavin, Kaden, Conner, and Addie Mae; his daughter Kyleen (Kyle) Klinkebiel of Cambridge, Nebraska and their children Hadley, Amos, and Henry, his brother Gary Bachman of Garner, Iowa, sister Pattie Bachman of Kentucky, and several nieces and nephews.