Tinka Fern Bach, of Fairmount, Indiana, peacefully passed away at age 81, on Saturday, April 24, 2021 in Sarasota, Florida. Tinka was born on March 4, 1940 in Marion, Indiana to the late Walter Doyte and Mary Fern Kirk. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Robert Bach; son, John Bach of Tampa Florida and daughter, Tinka Quintero (David) of Lakewood Ranch, Florida; brother, James Kirk of Fairmount, Indiana; grandchildren, Elizabeth and Katherine Bach of Tampa, Florida; nieces Regina Kendall, Michelle Kendall and Larraine Stambaugh. She is predeceased by her brother JC Kirk (Jackie) and sister-in-law Teressa Kirk (wife of James Kirk).
Tinka graduated from Fairmount High School in 1958, followed by attendance at Marion Business College. After 46 years, she retired from the Fairmount State Bank as Vice-President and Trust Officer of the Trust Department. Tinka also sold real estate with BMW Reality.
Tinka met her husband, Robert Benny Bach, at a football game at Madison-Grant High School, while she was employed at the Fairmount State Bank. They were married on August 19, 1962.
Tinka was a lifelong member of the Fairmount community. She was an active member in 4-H as a teenager enjoying ribbons in sewing and baking, involved in the American Heart Association annual charity drive, several banking organizations, and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.
Tinka loved shopping, cooking, traveling, and spending the winter months in Florida with her family and friends. She adored her little dog Samuari, who now resides in Heaven with her. Her cheerful attitude and bright smile will be missed by all.
The family will be honoring the life of Tinka Bach with a Celebration of Life on Sunday, May 16, 2021, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the American Legion, 522 E 8th St, Fairmount, Indiana. Please join us to reminisce and share special memories of Tinka’s life.
A private burial ceremony will be held at Park Cemetery in Fairmount, IN.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association as follows:
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