KENOSHA – Frederick Miller Bacher, 91, passed away peacefully at Brookside Care Center, surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.

He was born in Kenosha on May 24, 1935, the son of the late Fred and Laura (nee Miller) Bacher.  He attended local schools, graduating from Mary D. Bradford High School in 1953.

On September 16, 1961, he married his soulmate and best friend, Judy Richardson at Grace Lutheran Church. They would have celebrated 65 years of marriage this September. Together they raised three beautiful children. They enjoyed many years camping around Wisconsin, especially Door County for over 50 years. Peninsula State Park was his favorite. They also belonged to the Kenosha Ramblers Camping Club.

Fred joined the Army and was discharged in 1956.  He worked for 32 years for General Telephone, Wisconsin Bell and AT & T. After retirement, he started Fred's Phone Service. Fred and Judy became snowbirds traveling in their RV to Arizona, Texas and Florida. They spent the last 10 years traveling to Fort Myers, Florida. They made many dear friends at the Groves RV Park. Fred was a member of the Telephone Pioneers and Lord of Life Church. He was an avid sports fan cheering for the Packers, Brewers and Badgers. On November 1st, 2014, one of his lifetime highlights was going on the Honor Flight to Washington D.C.

Fred is survived by his wife Judy; his daughter Kimberly Bacher of Kenosha, his son, Brian (Sheila) Bacher of Pleasant Prairie, and his daughter, Shelly (Mike) Trescher of Sheboygan; his grandchildren, Joshua (Kristen) Bacher, Jessica (Michael) Grimley, Courtney (Dina) Trescher and Zachary Trescher; and his sister-in-law, Susan Sipich.

He was preceded in death by his parents and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and in-laws.

Family and friends are invited to meet at the Lord of Life Lutheran Church (5601 Washington Road in Kenosha) on Thursday, August 27, 2026, for a visitation from 10-11 am.  The celebration of his life and funeral service will take place at 11:00 am with Rev. Chip Lutz officiating.   Military Honors and interment will follow at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Lord of Life Church and the Honor Flight have been suggested.

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