Ferd Bachman
Oct. 13, 1871 – Sept. 2, 1942
Niles Daily Star, Wednesday, September 2, 1942, page 2, col. 5, microfilm Niles District Library
Ferd Bachman, 70, Stricken Today; Funeral Saturday
Ferd Bachman, 70, who came to Niles from Three Oaks 40 years ago, died at 11:45 this morning in his home at 724 Maple Street. He had been in ill health the last six years.
Employed 35 years a stationery engineer for the National Printing and Engraving Company, he was a member of the Niles Elks lodge and of the Odd Fellows and Rebekah encampment.
Surviving are a son, Gordon Bachman, Niles; a brother, Henry and two sisters, the Misses Elizabeth and Lucille Bachman, all of Three Oaks. Mr. Bachman was born near Three Oaks Oct. 13, 1871.
Family may call at the Pifer Funeral Home where the service will be conducted Saturday afternoon at 2. Burial will be at Silverbrook Cemetery.