Joseph D. Bachmeier

Joseph D. Bachmeier, 74, Bismarck, North Dakota, passed away Monday, May 20, 2013, at his home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, May 23, 2013, at Church of Corpus Christi, Bismarck, with Rev. Paul Becker officiating. Visitation is scheduled for 5-7:00 PM, Wednesday, May 22, 2013, with a Vigil/Rosary service beginning at 7:00 PM, at DaWise-Perry Funeral Services, Mandan. Visitation continues one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Bismarck, at a later date. Joe was born September 30, 1938, at Raleigh, North Dakota to Bert and Florence (Loeb) Bachmeier. He was an exceptional athlete at St. Mary's Central High School, earning All West. He also played offence and defense for UND football. He was also an exceptionally good sport throughout his illness having AVM Malformation, which rendered him a paraplegic since 2005. Joe worked with his family operating Interiors by Florence, moved on to sole ownership of Vantine Decorating, then moving on to San Diego and worked with Home Depot. Joe and Shirley returned to Bismarck and his beloved Missouri River in 2000, where he enjoyed walleye fishing and remodeling their home. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Shirley St. Germain Bachmeier; two children, Kelly (Michelle Bachmeier) and Kristy (John Sabio); seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; one brother, Ernie; five sisters, Elsie (Arvin) Nielson, Dorothy (Dicken) Hall, Victoria (John) Janney, Ardyse (Jeff) Woodmansee, and Claudia (Henry) Jarrell. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Bert and Florence Bachmeier; and his brother, Duane Bachmeier.