Gerald "Jerry" L. Bachman Jr.

Bachman, Gerald L. Jr. "Jerry"

Age 87, peacefully passed away at home under the care of his loving family on Saturday, December 3, 2022. Jerry's wife of 66 1/2 years, Yvette J. (Bull) Bachman passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022. He was the loving father and grandfather to Deb (Milt) Rehberg, Steve (Tammy) Bachman, Pam (Pat) O'Brien; grandchildren, Justin (Julie) Franks, Brian Franks, Brad Bachman, Emily (Adam) Klavon, Kyle O'Brien, Kaitlyn O'Brien, and Nolan O'Brien; and seven great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Melissa Franks; parents, Gerald L. and Florence K. Bachman; sisters, Carolyn Noppe and Joan Wright.

Jerry was a skilled Printing Press Operator for over 50 years. He owned McKenzie Printing Co and worked full time at Colonial Press as a pressman and manager. Jerry was a Navy Veteran. He was a former member of the North Jackson Lions Club. In his time away from work he enjoyed time with his family, fishing, cheering on U of M and Detroit sports teams, bowling, gardening, and wintering in Florida.

Funeral Services for Jerry and Yvette will be held on Monday, December 12, 2022 at 11:00 AM at the First Presbyterian Church, 743 W. Michigan Avenue, Jackson, with Pastor John Beardslee officiating. A private interment will be held at Fifield Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the Desnoyer Funeral Home on Sunday, December 11 from 2:00 to 6:00 PM and on Monday, December 12 at the Church from 10:00 to 11:00 AM.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Henry Ford Health Hospice.

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