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Burton Allen Bassett, Sr.

Male 1943 - 2025  (81 years)


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  • Name Burton Allen Bassett 
    Suffix Sr. 
    Born 6 Apr 1943 
    Gender Male 
    _UID 429378884E9CAD41BF703B3230B45542C4C8 
    Died 15 Feb 2025 
    Notes 
    • The Bryan Times, Ohio, Monday, 17 February 2025
      Burton Allen Bassett

      Burton Allen Bassett Sr., age 81, of rural Bryan passed away on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center from COPD and complication of the flu. Right after high school, Burton worked at Dot's Diner in Montpelier. From there, he worked at Winzeler Stamping Company from 1961-1968 which is where he met Suzanne. He then went to work for the ARO Corporation in Bryan as a machinist and was there for 42 years, until the plant closed in 2010. He loved working. He attended Bethlehem Christian Union Church near Edon. He always enjoyed when his son, Burton Jr., played specials on the trombone and had fun playing on the church softball team. He said mowing the yard was his job and he was particular about how it was done.

      Burton loved to fish. He started fishing with his mother at Croton Dam, Michigan, and continued to love fishing with his wife and son. He was an avid Cleveland Browns and Indians fan as well as The Ohio State Buckeyes, but preferred to listen to games on the radio. He enjoyed camping, and bike riding, especially with his grandsons, Burton and Mason.

      Burton was born on April 6, 1943, to Georgia Faye (Cosper) and Burton Ora Bassett. His father died four-months before he was born while working as a switchman in the Montpelier Wabash Railway yard. He was a lifelong resident of the area and was a 1961 graduate of Montpelier High School. He married Suzanne Ransom on March 28, 1965, they had almost 60 years together.

      Burton is survived by his wife, Suzanne of Bryan; son, Burton A. (Gwen) Bassett Jr of Bryan; grandsons, Burton John Bassett of Columbus and Mason Leigh Bassett of Madison, Wisconsin; sister, Nanette Mitchell of Pioneer; and sister-in-law, Nancy Lemmon of Montpelier. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers-in-law, Len Mitchell and Cecil Lemmon.

      Visitation for Burton will be held on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, from 10:30 a.m.-noon at Bethlehem Christian Union Church, 04016 County Road M-50, Edon, OH 43518. Funeral services will begin immediately following with Pastor Mike Slagle officiating. Burial will follow at Shiffler Cemetery near Bryan. Krill Funeral Service, 860 W. Mulberry St., Bryan has been entrusted with his arrangements.

      The family requests memorial donations to Bethlehem Christian Union Church or the Bryan Senior Center.

      The Village Reporter, Ohio, Tuesday, 18 February 2025
      Burton Bassett, Sr (1943 ? 2025)
      (1961 Graduate Of Montpelier High School)

      Burton Allen Bassett, Sr., age 81, of rural Bryan passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center from COPD and complication of the flu.

      Right after high school, Burton worked at Dot's Diner in Montpelier. From there, he worked at Winzeler Stamping Company from 1961-1968 which is where he met Suzanne.

      He then went to work for the ARO Corporation in Bryan as a machinist and was there for 42 years, until the plant closed in 2010. He loved working. He attended Bethlehem Christian Union Church near Edon.

      He always enjoyed when his son, Burton Jr., played specials on the trombone and had fun playing on the church softball team. He said mowing the yard was his job and he was particular about how it was done.

      Burton loved to fish. He started fishing with his mother at Croton Dam, Michigan and continued to love fishing with his wife and son. He was an avid Cleveland Browns and Indians fan as well as The Ohio State Buckeyes, but preferred to listen to games on the radio. He enjoyed camping, and bike riding, especially with his grandsons, Burton and Mason.

      Burton was born on April 6, 1943 to Georgia Faye (Cosper) and Burton Ora Bassett. His father died 4 months before he was born while working as a switchman in the Montpelier Wabash Railway yard.

      He was a lifelong resident of the area and was a 1961 graduate of Montpelier High School. He married Suzanne Ransom on March 28, 1965 they had almost 60 years together.

      Burton is survived by his wife, Suzanne, of Bryan, son, Burton A. (Gwen) Bassett, Jr., of Bryan, grandsons, Burton John Bassett, of Columbus and Mason Leigh Bassett, of Madison, Wisconsin; sister, Nanette Mitchell, of Pioneer and sister-in-law, Nancy Lemmon, of Montpelier. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers-in-law, Len Mitchell and Cecil Lemmon.

      Visitation for Burton will be held on Thursday, February 20, 2025 from 10:30 am-12:00 pm at Bethlehem Christian Union Church, 04016 County Road M-50, Edon, OH 43518. Funeral services will begin immediately following with Pastor Mike Slagle officiating. Burial will follow at Shiffler Cemetery near Bryan. Krill Funeral Service, 860 West Mulberry Street, Bryan has been entrusted with his arrangements.

      The family requests memorial donations to Bethlehem Christian Union Church or the Bryan Senior Center. To sign the online register or to send condolences, please visit www.krillfuneralservice.com.
    Person ID I3306  1B John Bassett of Connecticut
    Last Modified 24 Feb 2025 

    Father Burton Ora Bassett,   b. 1919,   d. 1942  (Age 23 years) 
    Mother Georgia F.,   b. 2 Jul 1920, Montpelier, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 4 Mar 2001, Montpelier, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 80 years) 
    Family ID F1205  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Suzanne Ransom 
    Children 
    +1. Burton Allen Bassett, Jr.
    Last Modified 24 Feb 2025 
    Family ID F1206  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart