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- Chicago Sun-Time, Illinois, 19 May 1996
Sterling L. Bassett, Consultant
A memorial service for Sterling L. Bassett, former chairman of Itasca-based
Gallagher Bassett Services, will be held at 2:30 p.m. Monday in Hospice House,
Fort Myers, Fla. Mr. Bassett, formerly of Barrington, died last Monday at his
home in Sanibel, Fla. He was 81. In 1962, Mr. Bassett played a major role in
developing Gallagher Bassett Services Inc., a subsidiary of Arthur J.
Gallagher & Co., also in Itasca. He retired about 15 years ago but remained
with the firm as a consultant until his death. "Mr. Bassett was a pioneer in
the field of risk management consulting and claims administration," said
Arthur J. Gallagher. Under his leadership, Gallagher Bassett grew from one
employee - Mr. Bassett - to 1,262 in 1995; annual revenues grew to more than
$112 million, with more than 100 offices in the United States, Bermuda and
United Kingdom. Mr. Bassett was an American Contract Bridge League Life
Member. A widower, he is survived by a son, David; a daughter Lynn Hope Cenek;
three grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
Chicago Tribune, 21 May 1996
Sterling Bassett
Sterling Bassett, 81, a founding member and chairman of Gallagher Basse
Services, a subsidiary of Arthur J. Gallagher and Co., died May 13 at his home
in Sanibel, Fla. Mr. Bassett was a longtime resident of Barringto
survived by a son, David; a daughter, Lynn Hope; three grandchildren; and two
great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held Monday in Ft. Myers, Fla.
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