Charles A. Bachman passed away peacefully with his son at his side on October 4, 2014 at age 88. He was born in Jackson, MI on October 29, 1925 to Gordon and Aimee Bachman. He served in the United States Navy during World War II. Charles received a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from University of Michigan. In 1948 he married his first wife Donna. Chuck went on to peruse a career in Civil Engineering at Cook Contracting. Chuck and Donna had two beautiful children; Lisa and Bill. Several years later, together Chuck and Donna owned and operated several of the Stretch & Sew stores. Chuck and Donna retired and moved to their dream home on Lake Cumberland in Somerset, KY. During his retirement, Chuck spent time sharing his talents by volunteer tax assisting, square dancing, and teaching with the AARP 55 Alive program. It was important for Charles to attend the annual USS Bismarck Sea reunions. Charles spent the last 10 years living in Indianapolis with his son. He had lived a full life and had the opportunity to watch his grandchildren grow and mature with a front row seat. Charles is preceded in death by his Father and Mother, Gordon and Aimee Bachman; his brothers, Rodger and Ross Bachman; and his second wife, Helen Bachman. Charles is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Lisa Bachman and her husband Charles Andrews; his son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Nancy Bachman; grandchildren Katie Bachman, Ross Bachman, Ashley Welcher, Timothy Welcher, and Evelyn Doughty.