Richard "Rocket" Bassitt

1951 - 2022  (70 years)

• Name	Richard "Rocket" Bassitt
  Birth	20 Jul 1951
  Gender	Male
  Death	27 Jun 2022
  Notes	The Bluffton Icon, Ohio, Wednesday, June 29, 2022 Richard ?Rocket? Bassitt loved life on the water Richard "Rocket" Bassitt, 70, of Milton, FL and formerly of Beaverdam, died June 27, 2022. Rick was born July 20th 1951 to the late Loren "Bill" and Margaret "Peg" (McGuire) Bassitt. He then went on to marry Bonnie (White) DeCamp, who survives. Rick grew up in Beaverdam and graduated from Bluffton High School in 1969. Rick loved life on the water and always lived life to the fullest, chasing the sun wherever he went. Survivors include a son Gunnery Sergeant Richard "Caleb" Bassitt of Pensacola, FL, two daughters Sara Bassitt of Chicago, IL and Carrie Bassitt of Bluffton. Step-son TJ (Courtney) DeCamp of Westerville. Two grandchildren, Adalida "Addy" Bassitt and Ethan DeCamp. Brother William (Nancy) Bassitt of Indian Lake two sisters Sanda Garmatter of Bluffton and Sally (Roger) Fruchey of Columbus Grove. Richard was proceeded in death by brother Thomas "Skip" Bassitt, sister Susan Henline Bassitt and brother-in-law Leland Garmatter. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
  Person ID	I510	1A William Bassett of Plymouth
  Last Modified	21 Aug 2022

  
  

  Father	Loren William Bassitt,   b. 1 Sep 1915, Putnam County, Ohio d. 6 Aug 1990, Allen County, Ohio (Age 74 years)
  Mother	Margaret Frances McGuire,   b. 1918   d. 1989 (Age 71 years)
  Family ID	F11754	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Rebecca Ann Lehman
  Children	1. Richard Bassitt   2. Sara Bassitt,   b. 5 Jun 1971, Bluffton, Ohio   3. Carrie Bassitt
  Family ID	F462	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	8 Jul 2025