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Gerald Bassett

Male 1933 - 2018  (84 years)

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  • Name Gerald Bassett 
    Birth 27 Mar 1933  Minocqua, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Death 28 Jan 2018 
    Notes 
    • Vosseteig Funeral Homes, Wisconsin, January, 2018
      Gerald Bassett, 84 (Picture included)

      Gerald Bassett, 84, of Viola, died Sunday, January 28, 2019.

      Gerald was born on March 27, 1933 to Clarence and Alice (Hill) Bassett in Minocqua, WI. He graduated from Minocqua High School. Gerald enlisted in the United States Air Force on June 18 1952 and served during the Korean conflict as a member of the security service as a translator. He was honorably discharged on June 17 1956. On February 19 1954 he was united in marriage to Donna Behn and they had 4 children together. Gerald was very active in the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. He loved to watch Packer games.

      Gerald is survived by his wife, Donna; four children: Debra Bassett, Mark (Gloria) Bassett, Tina (Eric) Blount, and Becky (Ron) Anderson; ten grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; four siblings: Alice, William, Edna, and Martha; and other nieces, nephews, and other family members.

      He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings: Jesse George, Robert, Lester, and Winifred; and two granddaughters: Rebekah LeeAnn, and Amanda Lee.

      Funeral Services will be held at 1pm on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Pastor Yvonne Marshall will officiate with a luncheon following the service. Friends may call at the church from 11am till the time of service at 1.

      In lieu of plants or flowers, memorial may be given to the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.

      Online Condolences may be offered at www.VossFH.com.

      The Vosseteig Funeral Homes serving the Viola and Viroqua areas are serving the family.
    Person ID I20158  1A William Bassett of Plymouth
    Last Modified 31 Jan 2018 

    Father Clarence Horatio Bassett,   b. 5 Mar 1887, Vernon County, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 21 Aug 1958, Minocqua, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 71 years) 
    Mother Alice Abigail Hill,   b. 13 Jul 1892   d. 22 Feb 1982 (Age 89 years) 
    Marriage 2 Oct 1915  Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F06042  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Donna Behn,   b. 1 Nov 1936   d. 19 Oct 2021 (Age 84 years) 
    Marriage Private 
    Children 
     1. Debbie Bassett,   b. Private  [Father: Private]  [Mother: Private]
     2. Mark Bassett,   b. 5 Apr 1959, Woodruff, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 7 Jun 2026, Richland Center, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 67 years)
     3. Tina Bassett,   b. Private  [Father: Private]  [Mother: Private]
     4. Becky Bassett,   b. Private  [Father: Private]  [Mother: Private]
    Family ID F07924  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart