Ruth Bachmann

So sorry for your loss Fred, Al, Deb and Diane. Aunt Ruth will be greatly missed. She truly was a very loving person. I will never forget how she would tell my husband Mike and I a joke or something private and she would be "whispering" but everyone around could still hear her. (haha) She always greeted us with a big hug and kiss and was always so happy and upbeat. She was and always will be my favorite aunt. Sorry I didn't visit lately, but I really just wanted to remember her the way she was. R.I.P Aunt Ruth. Love Mike and Tammy (Jones) and Trudy Stanton

I'm so sorry for your loss. I sure will miss visiting with Ruth on my yearly visit to Wisconsin from Seattle. We would go to lunch at the Cottage Café, she loved that place, and talk about the days with my mom and dad. They all knew each other since the 40's when my mom, Bernadine and Ruth worked at Oscars. We would go back to Ruth's apartment and she would show me old pictures of her, Fred and my mom and dad. She would tell me about fun times they all had together. Ruth says I always keep your moms picture right here and I talk to her daily. I believe she did that. In August when I visit Ruth was bed ridden. She wasn't doing well but she was so happy to see me as I was to see her. She talked about how she was ready to go and hang out with Fred, Don and Bernadine again. She was ready for heaven to welcome her. I cried as I left knowing this would probably be the last time I would ever get to spend time with her. I have truly enjoyed all of our visits. You children had wonderful parents. There was nothing they wouldn't have done for you as I am sure you know. I'm sorry that I will not be able to attend the service. I'm sure it will be a loving service of all the wonderful memories of Ruth. She will be missed. All my love and condolences, Sandra "Lien" Brown

Ruth and Fred meant so very much to my mother, father, and uncle since the day my dad and his brother became employees of Bachmann Construction. My father, thanks to Fred and Ruth, and his co-workers became like 'family'. Along with their wives, they maintained close relationships long into retirement; births, marriages, and deaths. Their love of families, brotherhood, loyalty, creativity. and work with their hands were unspoken and binding philosophies. I know there's dancing somewhere today.... My love to Ruth and Fred's 'kids'!

Dear Bachmann Family and Friends at Bachmann Construction, Just helping out at the office a year ago, I knew Ruth was special to all of you. Right now it may be difficult to take away your sadness when you lose someone so close. I wish you all strength and comfort in the days ahead. Take care. Patti Bishop