Carl E. Bachman Sr., 86, of Walnutport, died Dec. 20, 2023, in Lehigh Valley Hospice Inpatient Unit, Allentown.

He was the husband of the late Shirley A. (Hausman) Bachman.

Born in New Tripoli, he was the son of the late Payson Edward and Edna B. (Leisure) Bachman.

He was employed at the former Barry Hausman Roofing and Siding, Walnutport, for 15 years before retiring in 2005. Earlier, he was a forklift operator at the former Keystone Lamp Factory, Slatington, for 35 years.

He was a member of Heidelberg Union Church, Heidelberg Township.

He was a member of the former Blue Ridge Country Club, Palmerton.

He is survived by three children, Carl E. Jr. with Wendy of Palmerton, Jeffrey L. with Karen of Slatedale and Tammie S. Mikolasy of Palmerton; two sisters, Doris Oertner of Slatington and Arlene Dombrosky of Tamaqua; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, 18078-0196.

Arrangements were made by Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc.