August 23, 1958 – June 26, 2020
Steven J. Bachman, 61, Darby, Montana, formerly of Frazee, Minnesota, died June 26, 2020 at his home.
Steven John Bachman was born August 23, 1958 in Detroit Lakes, MN to John and Catherine (Sharp) Bachman. He was raised and educated in Frazee and is a 1976 graduate of Frazee High School. In 1977, he competed the welding class at the Detroit Lakes Vocational College. During his working life, he worked as a welder in Virginia, MN. When the business closed, he became an electrician and worked for Malstrom Electric in Detroit Lakes until moving to Montana where he worked manufacturing log homes.
Steven’s pride and joy was the building of the Seven Sisters Liquor Store near Lake Melissa. He also worked for We-Fest each summer since it started. Steve also enjoyed hunting and fishing with his dad and his brother.
Steve is survived by his mother, Catherine Bachman of Detroit Lakes; two sisters, Amy of Perham and Christine of Frazee; brother Frank of Billings, MT; his “special brother” Brad Malstrom; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his dad, John, and his grandparents Fred Bachman and Frank and Bea Sharp.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, July 25 at 2 p.m. at the Darby Community Clubhouse, 106 N. Main in Darby.