Robert James Bachan

     Robert James "Bob" Bachan, age 87, of St.Louis, MI, passed away Friday, May 29, 2026, at Edgewood Assisted Living, Saginaw, MI.
     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Louis, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, with Rev. Fr. Daniel Christe. Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery, St. Louis, MI. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, from 11:00 A.M. until the time of the service at the funeral home.
    Bob was born in St. Louis, Michigan on November 10, 1938, the son of Joe and Agnes Frances (Bednarik) Bachan. He graduated from St. Louis High School in 1957. Bob married Katherine Mary Hall, in August of 1962. They were blessed with 63 years of marriage; prior to her passing on January 26, 2026.
Bob worked for Elsie's IGA in the produce department in St. Louis and later retired from Fisher Body. He liked golfing, watching sports and attending his grandchildren's school and sporting events. Bob loved his 76 Olds and attending car shows with his grandkids.
     Robert and Katherine enjoyed traveling together, mushroom hunting, snowmobiling, riding quads, and spending time outdoors. They had a cottage on Budd Lake in Harrison where they enjoyed pontoon rides. Most of all, he loved spending time with family, especially their grandchildren. He proudly served his country in the United States Army.
     He is survived by his children: Linda (Clifford) Kilbourne, Carmen Mercado, Mark Mercado, Vicki (Bill) Kirby and Suzanne (Mark) Moreno. He is survived by 11 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Katherine, his son Michael Mercado, his grandson RJ Anderson, and his five sisters.
     Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes, St. Louis, Michigan.