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John Charles Bassett
January 18, 1935 ? May 27, 2025
John Charles Bassett, 72, of Des Moines, Iowa, passed away peacefully after his long battle with cancer on May 27, 2025, at the Kavanagh House.
He was born on January 18, 1953, in Painesville, Ohio. John spent his life working hard and enjoying simple pleasures. He was honored to serve his country in the United States Navy as an Aircraft Mechanic from 1972- 1975. He proudly drove a semi-truck for 40 years and was honored for his One Million Miles of Safe Driving while employed at Con-Way Freight, and he added many more miles after that as well. In this career he reflected his dedication, safety, excellence, commitment, and steady nature. After retirement, John found great joy in the outdoors, especially fishing and camping, often in the company of his beloved wife. He took pride in caring for his lawn and was known for his attention to detail when it came to his home and camper, always keeping everything just the way he liked it. John also loved his motorcycles, boats, and his 2016 Ford truck. Watching NASCAR, fishing, and sports in his garage was how John spent his leisurely time.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 30 years, Rachel Bassett; sister, Cheryl Staley; brother, Jay Bassett; 3 stepchildren, Peggy (David) Bohall, Brian (Ann) Shoemaker, and Chad Shoemaker; son, Tim Mlatnik; daughter, Amy Mlatnik; 12 grandchildren, and many friends and family. He was preceded in death by his mother, Evelyn Mary Bassett; father, Charles Anson Bassett; and daughter, Jennifer Mlatnik.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, June 13, 2025, from 7:00 pm ? 9:30 pm at the Simpson Barn, 6169 North Glenn Drive, Johnston, Iowa 50131. In lieu of flowers, the family will be honoring John's memory by donating to a charitable cause.
Gone Fishing
I?ve finished life?s chores assigned to me
So put me on a boat headed out to sea.
Please send along my fishing pole,
For I?ve been invited to the fishin? hole,
Where every day is a day to fish.
To fill your heart with every wish,
Don?t worry or feel sad for me,
I?m fishin? with
The Master of the sea.
We will miss each other for a while,
But you will come and bring your smile.
That won?t be long you will see,
Till we?re together you and me.
To all of those that think of me,
Be happy as I go out to sea.
If others wonder why I?m missin?
Just tell em
I?ve gone fishin'
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Bassett Family Association Database
1953 - 2025 (72 years)
d. 30 Dec 1994, Lake County, Ohio