Joseph Robert Bachini, 91, passed away Thursday evening February 9, 2012 at the Northern Montana Hospital of natural causes. His Prayer Vigil will be 7 p.m. Sunday, February 12, 2012 at the Holland & Bonine Funeral Chapel with his Funeral Mass 2:30 p.m. Monday at the St. Jude Catholic Church with Father Daniel Wathen officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow at the Highland Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Joseph's honor may be made to a memorial of one's choice. Services and arrangements have been entrusted to Holland & Bonine Funeral Home. Joseph was born March 22, 1920 in Havre, Montana to Alfredo and Alessandria (Cappelli) Bachini. He attended St. Jude School and graduated from Havre High School. Joe worked at Vitmorelli's Grocery Store to learn the grocery trade. In 1939 he went into the Grocery Business at 510 2nd Street. He married Bonnie McGill on December 31, 1941 in Havre at the St. Jude Catholic Church. Together they raised their five daughters. In 1942 they built a new supermarket and operated out of that building. He turned the Grocery store over to his brother Fred Bachini in 1962. Joe and Bonnie's daughter JoAnn and son-in-law Jim took over the Grocery store and kept it operational until 1991. On March 21, 1942 Joseph was drafted into the United States Army for four years and served in the European and Asian Theaters in England, France and the Philippines. He was honorably discharged in 1945. When Joseph returned from the military he began expanding his business and opened a smaller grocery store in West Havre and in 1947 a larger store in Chinook, Montana. Joseph and Bonnie sold the store in West Havre and the one in Chinook and built the Siesta Motel across the street from the Grocery store. Joe and Bonnie enjoyed working and spending quality time together with family. Joe enjoyed his hunting and fishing trips and was proud of his military service. He was a member of the Rotary, American Legion V.F.W. and the Eagles. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 70 years Bonnie Bachini on May 13, 2011; his sister Eleanor Bear and his son-in-law Earl Courtnage. Joseph is survived by his five daughters: Marilyn (John ) Doner of Van Wert, Ohio; JoAnn Bates; Janice Bachini; Judy (Mickey) Geldard and Debbie Courtnage all of Havre, Montana. His brother Fred (Linda) Bachini of California. 9 Grandchildren and 21 Great Grandchildren.