John Louis Bachman

NORFOLK – John Louis Bachman, aged 45, of the 200 block of E. 41st Street, passed away on March 11, 2025. After a brief and courageous battle with kidney cancer, he died peacefully surrounded by his family.

Born in Norfolk, he was the beloved son of Gail Wasserman Bachman and the late Thomas Charles Bachman.

He was predeceased by his father, Tom; his grandparents, Bernard L. Wasserman and Ruth C. Wasserman; and his grandmother, Annie Bachman.

He is survived by his mother, Gail; his siblings, David (Laura) and Brian (Sara). He also leaves behind heartbroken dogs – nephew, Dinger, and niece, Penny.

John was a wise and witty man with a heart full of kindness. He leaves behind a legacy of love and devotion to his family, whom he cherished above all else. His enthusiasm for sports was a close second. John was an avid fan of the Redskins/Commanders, the Mets, and the Celtics. He was known for his wisdom and character. He will be remembered by many for years of service to the Ohef Sholom Temple community and the local youth baseball community.

Funeral services were private. H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts.