Martin Andrew Bachand was born November 16, 1932, the youngest child of Andrew and Germani (Egger) Bachand in Sturgis, SD. Martin spent his life in Bear Butte Valley of Sturgis, and attended Sturgis High School. After graduating in 1951, he continued farming and ranching, in the tradition of his parents.
Throughout his successful career, he expanded his ranch and operations significantly. He also complimented his skills, graduating from the Reich School of Auctioneering. Martin was a lifetime member of the Immaculate Conception Church in Bear Butte Valley, SD.
Martin, 86, of Spearfish and formerly of Sturgis, died Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at Spearfish Canyon Healthcare.
He is survived by three children, Mike (Nancy) Bachand, Laurel (Brad) Moore, and Marty (Scott) Campbell; six grandchildren, Jennifer (Daniel) Klatt, Megan (Travis) Engle, Alex Egger, Dalton (Ana) Egger, Andrew Campbell, and Madison Campbell; four great-grandchildren; many cousins, nieces and nephews, as well as special friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Donald; and his daughter, Mary Kay.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. followed by a rosary at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, April 15, 2019, at Kinkade Funeral Chapel in Sturgis.
Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Sturgis with Father Timothy Castor officiating. Interment will follow at St. Aloysius Cemetery in Sturgis.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Martin's Chapel restoration fund.

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