Connie Bachmann, age 74, of Elgin, ND, passed away on Tuesday evening, October 20, 2020 at the Jacobson Memorial Hospital in Elgin, ND.

A private family service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 26, 2020 at the Bethesda United Methodist Church in Elgin, ND.  Pastor Barbara Koenig will officiate with burial to follow in the Bethesda United Methodist Cemetery in Elgin.

The Service will be live streamed on www.evansonjensenfuneralhome.com on this obituary page.

Visitation will be on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at the Evanson-Jensen Funeral Home from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Elgin.

Connie Lee Bachmann born on October 31, 1945, passed-on to be with her Lord and Savior October 20, 2020 at the age of 74 years and 354 days.

Connie was born in Elgin, ND and grew up on a farm west of Mott, ND. In her late teens she worked at the Holiday House in Mott. She met Ervin Bachmann in January 1964 at the Mott movie theater and after a short love struck courtship became engaged to him on May 15, 1964.  Connie and Ervin married on September 12, 1964.

Connie was a dedicated wife who assisted with the farm and ranch work south of Elgin, ND for over 40 years. In addition, Connie worked at the New Leipzig Café and later on at the Elgin Post Office. Connie also cleaned homes for various members of the community of Elgin, ND and the Elgin Golf Club House.

Connie was a loving and nurturing mother to three daughters; Terry Lee Bachmann, Tracy Jane Ryan and Steve Bickerstaff, Tammy Jo and husband Kent Treichel. Connie was the proud grandmother of one grandson, Christopher Michael Ryan II. In addition Connie had her beloved "fur daughter" Sweetie.

Connie was well known for her caramel rolls and for making the best German meals including knoephla, dumplings, cheese buttons and strudels.

Connie enjoyed playing cards (specifically pinochle), bingo and family board games (aggravation) and fishing. In her younger years Connie was an avid golfer and bowler.

The last several years Connie and Ervin enjoyed spending their summers living, fishing and pontooning at the Shadehill Grove RV Park and becoming members of a special Summerville South Dakota family.

Connie is survived by her husband Ervin Bachmann and children Terry, Tracy (Steve), Tammy (Kent) and her grandson Christopher Ryan II. Also survived by 13 siblings Arlyce Johnson, Roger Schaible, Clarence Schaible, Arthur (Betty) Schaible, Urla Lehmann, Laura Schaible, Raymond Schaible, Lynn (Carla) Schaible, Glenn Schaible, Dena Hinrichs, Morris (Joan) Schaible, Judy (Dean) Zentner, Richard (Linnea) Schaible. In addition Connie is survived by numerous nieces and nephews who were all dear to her heart, including her Goddaughter Stephanie Hinrichs.

Connie was preceded in death by her parents William and Elsie Schaible, parents-in-law August and Adella Bachmann, sisters Jeanette and Mildred Schaible, brothers Henry and Walter Schaible and son-in-law Christopher Ryan.