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- La Porte County Herald-Dispatch, Indiana, Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Robert C. Bassett
Robert C. Bassett, age 91, formerly of La Porte, Indiana, passed away on Sept. 4, 2020, in Jensen Beach, Florida.
Robert was born on March 9, 1929, to Clark and Lillian (Geer) Bassett.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Joanne Parsons Bassett; and a son, Edward Bassett.
He is survived by two sons, Robert (Susan) Bassett and Thomas (Lorna) Bassett; also two daughters, Darlene (David) Young and Jodi (Robert) McCaffrey. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Robert (Erica) Bassett, Jennifer (Tony) Kearns, Brent Bassett, Jeffrey Bassett, Kelly (Scott) Strandberg, Sarah Roldan, Tara Coward and Teri Sturgell. Bob also has many great-grandchildren.
Bob grew up working on the Bassett and Schirr Fruit Farm in La Porte. Bob enjoyed cars and motorcycles. He owned and operated Bassett Lincoln Mercury in Michigan City before retiring to Florida in 1986. He was a hard working and honest man who was respected by family and friends.
A memorial gathering in Jensen Beach, Florida, is planned at a later date. Memorials may be made in Robert's name to the Treasure Coast Hospice, 1201 SE Indian St., Stuart, FL, 34997. Memorial donations may also be made to Queen of All Saints Church, 606 S. Woodland Ave., Michigan City, IN, 46360.
Information provided by the Root Funeral Home.
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