Roland Joseph Bachman (Joe), a resident of Massachusetts since 1984, died peacefully on July 6, 2024, at Hope Health Hospice in Providence RI. Joe was born in Metamora (Peoria) Illinois

Bachman was born to Elton Bachman and Eleanor (Nauman) Bachman. 

Joe graduated from Metamora Township High School, class of 1965. Throughout high school, he worked at Bursott’s Bakery where he honed his baking skills, making baking his hobby later in life. He often baked for friends and neighbors and the local kids.  His mom’s gingerbread cooking recipe often stole the show at Christmas parties. 

While working for Western Electric (AT&T and Bell Telephone), he was drafted by the U.S. Army in 1966. He served as a pole lineman and field wireman in Vietnam D Company 40 th Signal Battalion 1st signal brigade stationed in Binh Dinh province with the mission of wiring South Vietnam for telephone service. He also spent time in Thailand. After returning home he married, had two children, and started a carpentry business. He moved to Massachusetts in 1984 where he met his current wife Jennifer (MacKay) Bachman, formerly of Hopkinton.

He is survived by his wife, two sons, Randy and Rick, four grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and his dog, Ziggy. He is preceded in death by his parents, a brother, a sister, several nieces and nephews and his dog Tyedye. 

Visitation will be held Friday, July 19, 2024 from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M. at the Callanan Cronin Funeral Home, 34 Church St, Hopkinton.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hope Health Hospice North Providence, Milford Regional Medical Center, Baypath Humane Society, or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.