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Rodney Michiel Bachofer
Date Of Birth:June 11, 1936
Date Of Death:April 27, 2011
Service Date:2:00 p.m, Saturday, April 30, 2011

Rodney Michiel Bachofer

    Rodney M. Bachofer, 74, of Salina, passed away Wednesday, April 27th, 2011 at Salina Regional Health Center.

    He was born in Salina on June 11, 1936, the son of the late Andrew L. and Catherine V (Pickering) Bachofer.

    Rodney was a high school graduate and worked as a firefighter for the City of Salina.

    He was the husband of Katheryn Ann (Swedenburg) Bachofer, who survives.

    Survivors include his daughters; Christine (Scott) Elston of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Catherine (Mark) Gunther of Houston, Texas; Constance (Garry) Banning of Atlanta, Georgia, and Cynthia Bachofer of Austin, Texas; son, Andrew Bachofer of Dallas, Texas; brothers, Roger, Ross, and Rockne "Charlie" Bachofer; sisters, Arlyn Bachofer and Lea Cook; as well as grandchildren, Timothy, Kaitlyn, and Ryan Banning; Aaron and Emmett Elston; and Natalie and Abigael Gunther.

    Rodney was preceded in death by his parents; and  infant grandson, Troy Michael Banning.

    Cremation has been chosen, and a memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 30, 2011 at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, Salina.

    In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Foundation, 1148 S. Hillside, Wichita, Kansas67211.


  • From: Mike  O'Shea
    Location:Norfolk, Virginia

    Kay and family, Bev, Kathy and I all send you our prayers and condolences. We are saddened to hear of Rodney's death and hope that the memories of his life, along with the prayers from your many family members and friends wil sustain you and your family through this time. Mike, Bev and Kathy O'Shea


  • From: Meredith Salinas
    Location:Lagos, Nigeria

    Cathy and Mark, We are so sorry for the loss of your dad. We are thinking of you over here in Lagos. You are in our prayers. Meredith and Guy Salinas


  • From: Steve and Melissa Gordon
    Location:Wichita

    Kay and Family, Steve and I are sending our thoughts and prayers to you. Rodney was a wonderful man to know. We are glad that we had the opportunity of renting the house over on South street. We couldn't have asked for a better landlord. I really enjoyed when I would go over and pay rent. Rodney always had a twinkle in his eye. You could see the oneriness running throuogh him. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Steve and Melissa Gordon