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The Capital Times, Madison, Wisconsin, October 30, 1991
Ex-Radio Man Bassett Dies
Death has claimed Jerry Bassett, 74, a former Madison radio impresario. Mr. Bassett, a native of Madison, died Oct. 18 in a Sacramento, Calif. hospital. Survivors include his wife, the former Arlyne Nehmer; a son, Jerry L.; and a daughter, Lynn D?Arcy. Mr. Bassett originated the ?This is Your Town? series on WKOW in the late ?40s and was featured on WISC radio from 1953 to 1959. For many years, he handled the personal appearances of Hollywood stars for the Orpheum Theatre circuit. Mr. Bassett was a charter member of Madison?s Sertoma Club. No memorial services are planned. Donations may be made to the Mercy Hospice, care of Mercy General Hospital, 4001 J. St, Sacramento, CA 95819.
1920 Federal Census of Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin (26 Jan 1920)
Lewis Bassett - 21 - M - IL-IL-IL - Head - Machinist Industrial Plant
Rose - 20 - F - WI-OH-NY - Wife
Lewis - 2-4/12 - M - WI-IL-WI - Son
George - 27 - M - IL-IL-IL - Brother - Machinist Industrial Plant
Eva - 24 - F - WI-MN-IA - SisterL
Jack - 0/12 - M - WI-IL-WI - Nephew
(Living at 1124 Curtis Court)
Living next door
George Bassett - 56 - M - IL-IL-IL - Head - Machinist Industrial Plant
Emma - 57 - F - IL-IL-IL - Wife
Leo - 14 - M - IL-IL-IL - Son
1930 Federal Census of Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin (18 Apr 1930)
Louis A. Bassett - 32 - M - IL-IL-IL - Head - Machinist Mfg.
Rose - 31 - F - WI-OH-MA - Wife
Louis Jr. - 12 - M - WI-IL-WI - Son
Joan Ann - 3 - F - WI-IL-WI - Daughter
(Living at 2633 Union Street)
(Married at 18 & 17)
Living next door
George Bassett Sr. - 66 - M - IL-US-US - Head - Blacksmith Independent
Emma - 67 - F - IL-IL-KY - Wife
(Married at 25 & 26)
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Bassett Family Association Database
1917 - 1991 (74 years)
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