1942
William
2020
William G. Bachart, Sr.
August 22, 1942 — November 17, 2020
William G. Bachart, Sr., 78 of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was the beloved husband of Cecelia (Zubick) Bachart for 55 years.
Born Saturday, August 22, 1942 in Weatherly, Pennsylvania, Bill was the son of the late Norman Bachart, Sr. and the late Elizabeth (Stritz) Bachart-Tee. He was also predeceased by his sister, Carol Hartzel; infant brother, Robert Bachart.
"Buffalo Bill" was Lutheran by faith and a member of St Matthews Union Church. He was a truck driver who enjoyed spending time with his family and playing checkers. In his youth Bill was affectionately known throughout the valley as "Grutz"
Surviving are son, William G. Bachart, Jr. and his wife, Cindy of Weatherly; daughters, Teresa Wagner of Lansford, and her companion Joe Sanzi, Denise Ward and her husband, Michael of Weatherly, Cathy Keen and her husband, Doug of Wilkes Barre, and Michele Caravella and her husband, John of Weatherly; brother, Norman Bachart and his wife, Virginia of Weatherly; 11 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; brother-in-law, Donald Hartzel of Weatherly..
Private Funeral Services have been entrusted to Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 211 First Street, Weatherly, PA 18255, 570-427-4231
Interment St. Mary's R.C.C. Cemetery Beaver Meadows, Pennsylvania.
To share a fond memory of "Grutz" or offer condolence please visit www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
Born Saturday, August 22, 1942 in Weatherly, Pennsylvania, Bill was the son of the late Norman Bachart, Sr. and the late Elizabeth (Stritz) Bachart-Tee. He was also predeceased by his sister, Carol Hartzel; infant brother, Robert Bachart.
"Buffalo Bill" was Lutheran by faith and a member of St Matthews Union Church. He was a truck driver who enjoyed spending time with his family and playing checkers. In his youth Bill was affectionately known throughout the valley as "Grutz"
Surviving are son, William G. Bachart, Jr. and his wife, Cindy of Weatherly; daughters, Teresa Wagner of Lansford, and her companion Joe Sanzi, Denise Ward and her husband, Michael of Weatherly, Cathy Keen and her husband, Doug of Wilkes Barre, and Michele Caravella and her husband, John of Weatherly; brother, Norman Bachart and his wife, Virginia of Weatherly; 11 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; brother-in-law, Donald Hartzel of Weatherly..
Private Funeral Services have been entrusted to Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 211 First Street, Weatherly, PA 18255, 570-427-4231
Interment St. Mary's R.C.C. Cemetery Beaver Meadows, Pennsylvania.
To share a fond memory of "Grutz" or offer condolence please visit www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
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