Kent Bachus

Kent Bachus passed away peacefully in his home on January 12th, 2025, at the age of 66. 

He was born on May 17th, 1958, to Phyllis and the late Kenny Bachus. He grew up working on the family farm with his father in Wheatland, IA. He has two sisters, Kim Klahn and Kendra (Rick) Fitzgerald. 

He drove a semi for Eagle Foods for many years, and this is where he met Jill Peitscher. They were married on March 4th, 1994. They began their lives raising two children, Savanna (Austin) Coobs and Kendall (Brooke Gade). His granddaughter Kensley Bachus adored him. He continued farming with his son and delivering feed for Rivery Valley Coop for the last 15 years. 

Family was very important to him, including his aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Kent was lifelong friends with Mitch (Wanda) Kleinsmith. 

Per his request there will not be a visitation or funeral. There will be a private family gathering at a later date. 

Memorials can be sent to Wheatland, IA Fire or Ambulance, Dixon, IA Fire, Calamus Wheatland FFA Alumni, or sent directly to the family. 

Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation & Direct Burial, Moline, IL.

Family and friends are invited to share memories and express condolences on his Memory Wall at mvcremation.com.