Richard Emerson Bassett

1932 - 2022  (90 years)

• Name	Richard Emerson Bassett
  Birth	14 Mar 1932	Albany, New York
  Gender	Male
  Death	6 Jul 2022
  Notes	Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Homes Richard Emerson Bassett, Sr. 1932 ? 2022 Richard E. Bassett, Sr., 90, of Preble, passed away on July 6, 2022. He was born in Albany, NY to the late Lyle and Mae (Scheller) Bassett. After graduating high school, he went into the Air Force and defended our country in the Korean War. Richard worked for several years as a Foreman for the Onondaga County DOT. After retirement Richard enjoyed relaxing with a PBR, and cooking for family holidays and gatherings. Along with his parents, Richard is predeceased by one son, Kevin Ryan (May 2022). He is survived by: his wife, Betty (Walters) Bassett; children: Betty Lou Fire, Mark (Elaine) Fire, David (Denise) Fire, Danny Fire, Tracy Ryan (Terry) Underwood, Richard (Michelle) Bassett, Jr., and Michelle Bassett; siblings: Lyle, Francis, June, and Marlene Bassett, as well as Dolores Coleman. He also leaves behind several grandchildren; great grandchildren; nieces; and nephews. A Celebration of Life will be announced for the end of the month. To have a memorial tree planted in an area of need in honor of Richard, please use the Send Flowers link to the left. Online condolences for the family may be left under his Tribute Wall.
  Person ID	I17502	1A William Bassett of Plymouth
  Last Modified	11 Jul 2022

  
  

  Father	Lysle Erwin Bassett,   b. 4 Oct 1893, Charlestown, New York d. 3 Nov 1959 (Age 66 years)
  Mother	Edith Mae Sheller,   b. 17 Oct 1910, East Greenbush, New York d. 30 Sep 2000, Auburn, New York (Age 89 years)
  Marriage	3 Feb 1932	Menands, New York
  Family ID	F04964	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 1	Maggie Bowers,   b. Private
  Marriage	Private
  Children	1. Bernard Bassett,   b. Private  [Father: Private]  [Mother: Private]   2. Shirley Bassett,   b. Private  [Father: Private]  [Mother: Private]
  Family ID	F06950	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 2	Betty Frost   d. 9 Jan 2024
  Marriage	Private
  Children	1. Richard Emerson Bassett, II,   b. Private  [Father: Private]  [Mother: Private]   2. Michelle Bassett,   b. Private  [Father: Private]  [Mother: Private]
  Family ID	F06951	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart