Bachrodt Herman L. “Herm”
June 13, 2010
Bachrodt, Herman L. “Herm”, 82, loving husband, father, and Poppa went to be with God in Heaven on June 13, 2010 and is now reunited with his beloved Jackie, the love of his life. He died peacefully surrounded by his children and grandchildren. Born in Des Moines, IA to the late Louis and Loretta (Hurley) Bachrodt and preceded in death by wife Jacqueline, brother Lou, and sister Mary Aschenbrenner. Survivors: children, Lori and Mark Torline of Whittier, CA, Becky and Joe Verbeckmoes and Missi and Blaine Knott all of Wichita, Kelly and Kerri Bachrodt of Edmond, OK, Casey Bachrodt and Kristin Altimari of Wichita and Cathy Bachrodt of Wichita; eighteen grandchildren, Jason, Kristi, Ryan, Jamie, Tim, Craig, Pete, Bailey, Jeff, Jake, Jessica, Josh, Jaclyn, Courtney, Kalee, Abby, Samantha and Carson; brother, Paul Bachrodt; sisters, Eileen Bates, Helen Erickson and Margie Muelhaupt; and many nieces and nephews. Herm was recruited to Wichita in 1951 to become St. Marys Cathedral High School Head Basketball Coach for 4 years, moving on to Head Basketball Coach and Athletic Director at Kapaun Memorial High School, where he taught and coached for 12 years. In 1967, he started the Intercollegiate Athletic Program at Sacred Heart College (now Newman University) and was named Athletic Director and Head Basketball Coach. In 1972, he became the Senior Director of Public Relations for Pizza Hut and authored and directed the Nationally Recognized Pizza Hut All Star Classic in Las Vegas, NV. He later partnered with dear friend, Larry Fugate, and became a Pizza Hut franchisee. Other successful business ventures included owner and partner of Rent-A-Center, consulting, insurance and leasing businesses. In tribute to his service as a coach and athletics director, he was among the inaugural inductees to the athletics halls of fame at both Kapaun Mt. Carmel and Newman University. He has also been a generous benefactor, and in recognition of his gifts Kapaun Mt. Carmel will name its new athletic facility the Coach Herm and Jackie Bachrodt Athletic Complex. Most recently, in May 2010 Herm was awarded the Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa degree at Newman University. Herm has touched and influenced many lives and will be greatly missed by all. Funeral arrangements are handled by Downing Lahey Mortuary 6555 E. Central, Wichita, KS 67206. Rosary will be at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 16 with Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, June 17, 2010 both at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 1321 N. Stratford, Wichita, KS 67206. Memorials have been established with Kapaun Mt. Carmel Athletics, 8506 E. Central, Wichita, 67206 and Newman University Athletics, 3100 W. McCormick, Wichita, 67213.
Rosary will be at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 16 with Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, June 17, 2010 both at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 1321 N. Stratford, Wichita, KS 67206.
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Becky, I was so sorry to hear about your loss. I have always admired how close your family is to you and I know this has to be a difficult time. My prayers are with you, your family and your extended family that the process of the upcoming days, weeks and months go by smoothly for all of you. It has always meant so much to me that you and Joe were there for me when Jimmy passed away and I am sorry I couldn’t be there for you.