Warren G. Bachtold Obituary (1946 - 2021)

Warren G. Bachtold, 74, of Fairbury, passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Normal. His graveside service will be at 11:00 am Saturday, November 13 at Lexington Township Cemetery, with Rev. Garry Gromley officiating. Carmody-Flynn Funeral Home, Bloomington is assisting the family with arrangements. Warren was born December 16, 1946 in Fairbury, the son of Elmer and Eunice Brucker Bachtold. He married Kathy Axtell, his loving wife of 53 years, on March 9, 1968 in Bloomington, she survives. Warren was the proud father of two children, Holly (Jeffrey) Burk of Bloomington and Paul Bachtold of Houston, TX, and was the beloved grandfather of Carter and Kendall. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Edward Bachtold. Warren was a U.S. Army Veteran serving from 1965-1968, and was a member of the Davis Kerber American Legion Post No. 653 in Colfax. Warren was active in the Lexington Jaycees, and a volunteer fireman for the City of Lexington. Warren farmed in McLean County and worked many years at Bridgestone/Firestone in Normal, retiring in 2009. Warren enjoyed the outdoors, especially boating, fishing and hunting, in addition to spending time with his family and attending his grandchildren's sporting events. Warren will be greatly missed by all who loved and cared for him. Memorials may be made in Warren's honor to the Lexington Ambulance Service.