Sophie Bachner's Obituary
Sophie Bachner, 92, of Avon Lake, passed away November 19, 2018.
Beloved mother of Helmut (Linda) Bachner, Marianne (Chuck) Stacks, Linda (Bryan) Wengstrom, Chris (Alan) Schmitz, and step daughter Sophia (John) Schobel; loving grandmother of Karin (Bill) Pearson, John (Connie) Schobel, Michelle (Brad) Hennebert, Kathrina (Neil) Mead, Justin and Matthew Wengstrom, Michael Schmitz, and David (Katrina) Schmitz; dear great grandmother of Angel (Doug) Perry, Andreas and Vala Schobel, Ross, Norah, and Grant Hennebert, Korrin Mead, and Bella Wengstrom; cherished sister of John Miess, Anni (Werner) Eick, Michael (Elfi) Miess, Gertrude (Karl) Egger, Erika (Alois) Eder, and Erni (Michael) Geiger. She was preceded in death by her husband Michael Bachner; parents Johann and Maria (Csef) Miess; and siblings Maria Homm, and Rosina Pilhartz.
Sophie was a member of the Alliance of Transylvanian Saxons. She was an avid gardener, reader, and seamstress. Sophie enjoyed cooking, baking, and using her great voice for singing. Her priority was taking care of and spending time with her beloved grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 23, 2018 from 4-8 PM at the Sunset Chapel, 6245 Columbia Road, North Olmsted, OH 44070, where her funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 24, 2018 at 10 AM. A graveside service will immediately follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made in Sophie’s name to Hospice of The Western Reserve, PO Box 72101, Cleveland, OH 44192.
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