Mr. William Kenneth Hachmann's Obituary
Mr. William Hachmann, age 73 passed away Sunday evening February 18, 2018. William was born June 18, 1944 in Prairie du Chien, WI to Henry R. and Doris L. (Birch) Hachmann. Bill grew up in Chicago where his favorite pastime was swimming in Lake Michigan. He married Christine on June 7, 1969, after catching her eye in his British sports car. Bill earned his Master’s degree from Western Michigan University and spent the next 33 years teaching 9th grade in the Mona Shores School System. Bill also coached tennis for many years, worked summers with the Norton Shores Parks and Recreation Dept., and was a longtime member of the Michigan Education Association. He was a hard worker and a wonderful provider. Bill was an avid reader, a sports car enthusiast and enjoyed listening to jazz and classical music. He also enjoyed camping, photography, and being part of the Mona Shores football chain gang. Bill was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather and his memory will be cherished by Christine, his wife of 48 years; his children, Stacey (Kevin) Hachmann-Gomez of Norton Shores and Eric (Michelle) Hachmann of Grand Rapids; grandchildren, Anna and Ella Gomez and Lane Shephard. Bill was preceded in death by his parents. A MEMORIAL VISITATION will be held Friday, February 23, 2018 from 4-7 PM at The Lee Chapel, 6291 S. Harvey St. 231-798-1100. MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS may be made to The American Heart Association or The Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan. Share memories with the family at Bill’s online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com
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