Gene is survived by his wife of almost 35 years, Gail Bachtal; daughter Tamara (her husband Shawn) Brooks; brother Gregory (his wife Karen) Bachtal and brother Ricky (his wife Marge) Bachtal.
Gene was very strong and confident in his faith. He was a volunteer for the SEND International Mission organization for many years. Gene and Gail were very active members of Faith Bible Church for 12 years where he enjoyed his bible study groups. Gene worked as a Barber and previously worked as a cook in area restaurants. He was very talented and artistic in everything he did. Gene also enjoyed woodworking, Christian and classic rock music, as well as writing short stories, poems and essays. He was a "Gentle Giant" that will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Gene's family will receive friends for a visitation on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Faith Bible Church, 34541 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48154. Gene's life will be celebrated with a funeral service on Thursday, May 31, 2018 at 11:00 AM, 34541 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48154. Visiting will begin at 10am. A committal service with military honors will be Friday, June 1, 2018 at 10:00 AM at Great Lakes National Cemetery, 4200 Belford Road, Holly, Michigan 48442.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Gene's memory may be made to Faith Bible Church Building Fund, 34541 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48154, www.fbclivonia.com; and New Life Rescue Mission, 2600 18th Street, Detroit, Michigan 48216, 313.237.0390.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared in the guestbook for the Bachtal family.
