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- The Herald
November 1, 2011
Carroll Ralph Bassett
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Carroll Ralph Bassett, 83, of Perico Island, Florida, passed away on October 28, 2011. Ralph was born and raised in Johnston, Iowa. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II and Korea. He was wounded in Korea and received the Purple Heart and several other decorations. After his service in Korea, he returned to and graduated from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. Ralph then pursued his first career in radio and television broadcasting in Iowa. A few years later, he embarked on his second career in insurance and employee benefits in the Detroit area where he and his wife, Meridee, lived for 40 years until retirement brought them to Bradenton, Florida, in 1997. Ralph's retirement was very active and he continued to golf several times each week and devoted his volunteer energies to the Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island. With Kiwanis, he participated in many programs including the Easter Sunrise Service, foster grandparent program at Anna Maria Elementary, and coordinated the Salvation Army holiday bell ringing at the Publix store on the Island. Ralph was a member of the Marine Corps League and greatly enjoyed attending Marine Corps reunions. Ralph is survived by his wife, Meridee, of Perico Island, sister Lyla Jean Hutt (Wayne) of Surprise, Arizona, sons Scott (Debbie) of Bradenton, Brent (Lisa) of Kalamazoo, Michigan, and Kent (Jennifer) of Rochester Hills, Michigan. He is also survived by grandchildren Vicki (Tim), Amanda, Laine, Rachel, Steven, Joel, Jarred, and Molly, and great-grandchild Andrew. Internment of Ralph's ashes will be at the Sarasota National Cemetery on Friday, November 4, at 3:00 p.m., 9810 State Road 72 East, Sarasota, Florida 34241. There will be a celebration of Ralph's life at the Perico Island Clubhouse, 11000 Perico Way, Bradenton, Florida 34209, on Saturday, November 5, at 11:00 a.m. Lunch and refreshments will be served. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions in Ralph's memory be made to the Anna Maria Island Kiwanis Club Foundation, P.O. Box 1215, Holmes Beach, Florida 34218-1215.
1930 Federal Census of Webster Township, Polk County, Iowa (18 Apr 1930)
Carroll Bassett - 26 - M - IA-IA-IA - Head - Laborer Road Construction
Lyla J. - 23 - F - IA-IA-IA - Wife
Donald - 3-7/12 - M - IA-IA-IA - Son
Ralph C. - 1-11/12 - M - IA-IA-IA - Son
(Married at 22 and 19)
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Bassett Family Association Database
Abt 1928 - 2011 (83 years)