Obituary for Thomas Bruce Bachmann

THOMAS BRUCE BACHMANN

Thomas Bruce Bachmann, age 76, of Brookville, died Thursday, November 12, 2020, at Hospice of Hamilton in Hamilton, Ohio.

Born August 15, 1944, in Harvey, Illinois, he was the son of the late Conrad and Ruth Ellyn (Illgen) Bachmann. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of the Vietnam Conflict.

On June 8, 1974, he and the former Marcella M. Pettrow were united in marriage, and she survives.

He was retired, having worked for GE for many years as a Bio Medical Nuclear Engineer. 

Tom was a member of the Bernard Hurst Post #77 of the American Legion in Brookville, a member of the Speedway Masonic Lodge in Indianapolis, a founding member of IDACA; and was a proud Eagle Scout, having spent six weeks in 1958 canoeing in Canada.

Besides Marcy, his loving wife of more than 46 years, survivors include five children, Gail Good of Indianapolis, Peter Kampf of Indianapolis, Jill Miller of Indianapolis, Judy Lasiter of Roachdale, and James Kampf of Brookville; the proud grandfather of 24 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren; as well as a sister, Connie Johnson of Atlanta, Georgia, and a nephew, Stephen Johnson.

In keeping with Tom’s wishes no public services will be held. Memorial Contributions may be directed to the Bernard Hurst Post #77 of the American Legion.

The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home is honored to serve the Bachmann family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com