Richard W. Bachmayer

Richard W. Bachmayer, 84, of Oregon, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 29, 2019. Richard was the youngest of six children born to Joseph W. and Agnes (Fink) Bachmayer on May 5, 1935. Richard grew up on Steel Street, was a lifelong member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, where he attended grade school. He then attended Macomber High School and found his God given talent as a very skilled cabinet maker. He proudly served his country in the Army and was stationed in Italy as a radio operator. Returning home, he worked at Swan Creek Lumber Company for 25 years until his former teacher retired and he went back to school to teach the class himself until Macombers closing. The cabinet making class was then moved to Rogers High School where he taught until his retirement in 1999. Richard met the love of his life, Kathryn, right down the street and they were happily married for 41 years until her death in 2001. Their family included 3 children that loved and adored him, Richard Jr., Linda Intagliata (Kent) and Carol Ball (Jeffery); 7 grandchildren, Jillian (Heath Kahn) Ball and Ross Ball, Amber and Richard Bachmayer lll, Joshua, Gina and Isabella Intagliata; 3 great grandchildren Jaysen and Alliyahh, and Castiel Ball; and special niece, Helen Jean Samaratoni. He was proceeded in death by his parents, his sister Helen McGee, his brothers Joseph, Phillip, John and Carl. He is survived by his sister in law Janet Bachmayer and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at Hoeflinger-Shank Funeral Home (419-691-6768), 3500 Navarre Avenue, Oregon, OH on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 from 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm with a Rosary Service at 7:00 pm. Visitation will continue at Epiphany of the Lord Parish-Sacred Heart on Thursday, October 3, 2019 from 9:00 am until the start of Mass at 10:00 am. Burial will follow at St. Ignatius Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Online condolences may be left at www.hoeflingerfuneralhome.com