Achhar S. Bais

Achhar S. Bais, son of Thakur Kanwar Singh and Daropdi Devi, born in Nabha, District Patiala, India, peacefully passed away on April 14, 2026 with his loving family surrounding him. Achhar was 1 of 4 siblings and is survived by the following family members:

Sibling: Daljit Singh Bais (Pummi Bais)

Children: Kamaljit Kaur (Paramjit Singh), Paramjit Singh Bais (Anjli Bais), Raman Gulati (Vipin Gulati), Anita Kumar (Paritosh Kumar), Sanjiv Bais (Madhu Bais)

Grandchildren: Simranjit Poonia (Roopinder Poonia), Jupjeet Dhillon (Wishwdeep Dhillon), Nishant Bais, Ronica Mahajan (Amrit Mahajan), Sheena Gulati, Shawn Gulati, Hetal Kumar, Navdeep Bais, Rahul Bais

Great Grandchildren: Nimrat Poonia, Reet Poonia, Zara Dhillon, Rabab Poonia, Vaaris Dhillon

Achhar was a civil engineer by profession and came to the United States in 1956 for higher education. He graduated from Auburn University with a Bachelor of Science in 3 years and returned to Punjab, India. He joined Civil Engineering Department in Punjab and eventually rose to the position of Superintending Engineer. He was meticulous, punctual at his job and expected the highest standard from his employees. He was a Stickler for detail and perfection. He was also known for his honesty and kindness. He was known to go out of his way to help others in need and find jobs for those when unemployment in India was high. People still remember him and say "he was a hard act to follow". Even when he was India, his admiration, for the United States never diminished. He truly believed the United States was the land of opportunity and wanted his children to grow up in the United States. He encouraged his children to pursue higher education and with his efforts raised 5 successful children and their families. He encouraged his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren to work hard and do their best.

Over the years, Jaswant (wife) and Achhar developed interest in public service and in helping people and friends and strangers in need. They would donate generously towards these goals and also encouraged their children to pursue these causes of 'helping others'. He would often say "money is nothing" or "Khali haath ayee, khali haath jana hai" (you came empty handed in this world and you will leave empty handed from this world).

Whether it be working on a project, constructing/designing a building or helping others, Achhar always liked to push the limits of his efforts. He loved life and wanted to see his grandchildren and great-grandchildren grow up and be happy and successful. He was born on April 14, 1927 and died on April 14, 2026 at the age of 99.

If you were a Cricket fan, you would be disappointed that he missed a century by 1 run. But if you were measuring success in life, one would say that he achieved a century much earlier in life.

His compassion and interest in others will be missed and cherished by all.

Please share your stories and memories at the funeral service and cremation on Sunday, April 26, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Eastern Time at Newcomer Funeral Home - West Sylvania Chapel, 3655 King Rd, Toledo. If you are unable to attend the event, please use the virtual link below - for family and friends joining from India, the services will begin at 7:30 PM Indian Standard Time.

The funeral will be followed by lunch , and then a Nirankari Sangat for approximately 1 hour. The gathering will be held at The SPACE by Satrangi (3100 Main Street, Suite 415, The Shops at Fallen Timbers, Maumee, Ohio 43537). Please RSVP to mbais94@yahoo.com with the number of attendees in your party, if you are able to attend the lunch and the Sangat. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to The Hindu Temple of Toledo or the Sant Nirankari Mission.

He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew him.

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