I’m shocked and I haven’t the words. Thank you for your friendship dear friend may you be resting easy and rocking out. I and many others will miss you.
William H. "Bill" Bachman
July 22, 1964 – January 29, 2026
Private services will be held at a later date for William H. “Bill” Bachman, age 61, of St. Cloud, who passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at his home. Burial will be in the Maple Hill Cemetery in Hibbing.
Bill was born to Duane and Ardell (Hatch) Bachman on July 22, 1964 in Eveleth, Minnesota. He graduated from Hibbing High School in 1982 and later graduated from the St. Cloud Technical and Community College with a Welding Certificate. Throughout his life, Bill worked for Robel Meat Packaging Company in St. Cloud, DCI and most recently for Northrup Grunman in Elk River.
Bill was a musician at heart and loved to play the electric guitar and bass. Bilvis, as he was affectionately known, often said, “Have Bass will travel!” – willingly filling in for local bands in need of a bassist. Most notably he was a member of Rip Saw, Top Notch and Trilogy Classic.
He is survived by his siblings, Doris (Arvid) Pajunen and Gail (Brian) Frider; step-children, Brandon and Ashley Blomberg, and Steven Chasteen; former spouses, Sandy (Tom) Peters and Katie Bachman; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Bill is preceded in death by his parents; brother, James (Jane); and former spouse, Donna Dehring.
Guestbook
“Oh no Mr. Bill”. I’m so sorry to hear of your passing and so soon. You were so great with my sister many moons ago and I know the family had high regards of you my friend. God bless you n keep you.
I’m just hearing this now, Bill you were an amazing person and guitarist. The great conversations we had I will never forget them. Fly high buddy and now you will get to meet the greats up there!! 😔
So sorry Bill, your life was just too short.
May you have peace, joy, and continue to celebrate the music you love.
Know you made a difference by how kind and thoughtful you were. I loved your sense of humor.
Rock on Bill!
I wish Bill and I got to do some gigs together. He will be missed. My condolences to his family.
Sincerely,
Robert Klaysmat
So sorry to hear this. Prayers to the family. Bill was so awesome we loved going to his gigs. Seeing him at concerts. R.I.P dear friend. Lots of love Dennis and Sandra Hatch
Rest in peace my friend, you were the kindest person I ever met, til we jam again, My thoughts and prayers to the Bachman family.
Bill was such a great guy! He will be missed!
I\’ve known Bill, Bilvis, for over 15 years since he started working at the same company with me, I\’ve seen him at many gigs he has played over the years, I\’ve consider him a true friend, My Condolences to his family, sorry for their loss
We shared a birthday and always made sure to send a greeting and wishes for the new year ahead. I will miss this and you wry sense of humor and your love for music. My prayers 🙏 ❤️ are sent to your family.
I just saw this. I’m in shock and reminded and humbled how short life is. Bill was such a great guy and we dialogued a bit over the years to get together and jam. I so wish that would have happened. A regret will be carried on my side of the fence. My sincere condolences to his family. Make things happen folks as much as you can un life.
God Bless
You were a good friend, someone that held a great conversation. You took your time and fixed grandpa’s guitar and played it for my birthday and that meant so much. Bill, you will be very much missed. Rest in paradise my friend.
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Private services will be held at a later date for William H. “Bill” Bachman, age 61, of St. Cloud, who passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at his home. Burial will be in the Maple Hill Cemetery in Hibbing.