Beverly “Bev” Bach, 87, a resident of Grand Forks, ND. formerly of Fergus Falls, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2017, at the Woodside Village in Grand Forks.
She was born December 14, 1929, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of Arthur and Helen (Dunlap) Stock. She attended school in Buse Township, rural Fergus Falls, and graduated from Fergus Falls High School in 1947.
On February 17, 1951, Bev married LeRoy Bach at the Federated Church, Fergus Falls. They lived and farmed in Orwell Township, moving in to Fergus Falls in 1964. Bev was employed with Norby’s Department Store for some time and later began working in the Administrative Office for the Fergus Falls Public School System, retiring in 1991.
She was a member of the Federated Church, it’s Service and Quilting Groups, and also belonged to the Lake Region Hospital Auxiliary, The Royal Neighbors, and the Orwell Homemaker’s club.
Preceding her in death were her parents; two sisters, Phoebe Loomer and Geraldine Johnson; and her husband, who passed away in 2002.
Survivors include her children, Cecilia (Max) Wiese of Cordova, AK and Timothy (Ruth) Bach of Grand Forks, ND; three grandchildren, Jana (Eric) Wills of West Linn, OR, Tyson (Mandy) Wiese of Anchorage, AK and Laura (fiancé Billy Slayton) Wiese of Cordova, AK; seven great-grandchildren, Mariah, Katalla, Ayden, Elias, Everly, Ty and Londyn; two sisters, Mary (Wallace) Moe and Patricia (Darel) Jacobson all of Fergus Falls along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials are preferred to Federated Church in Fergus Falls or donors choice.
Visitation: One hour prior to the service at the church
Service: 2 p.m. Thursday, October 26, 2017 at Federated Church, Fergus Falls
Clergy: Reverend Doug Dent
Interment: Oak Grove Cemetery, Fergus Falls
Arrangements are provided by the Olson Funeral Home, Fergus Falls
Online condolences may be sent to
www.OlsonFuneralHome.com