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- Times Herald, Port Huron, Michigan, 20 Nov 2004
Gerald R. Bassett
MARINE CITY - Gerald Raymond Bassett, 81, of Marine City, passed away Friday, Nov. 19, 2004, following a long illness.
He was born May 11, 1923, a son of the late Raymond and Elsie (Smith) Bassett.
He marired Norma Dragmiller on May 15, 1948 in Marine City.
Jerry served his country faithfully as a member of the U.S. Army during WWII. He attained the rank of sergeant and was awarded a Purple Heart for his service and sacrifice in the South Pacific. He was a member of the VFW and a retired member of Laborer's International Union of North America, Local #463. Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Norma; children, Jerry (Dianna) Bassett and Jeannie (Warren) Senger, all of East China, Johnny Bassett of Marine City and Joni (fiancee', David Richmond) DeLorge of Marysville. Jerry was known as "Bum" to his grandchildren, John (Dawn) Daniels of Marine City, Melissa (Daniel) Peiffer of St. Clair Shores, Amanda (Jeff) Kort of Emmett, Courtnery (Jesse) LaBuhn of East China, Matthew Senger of China, Lindsay (Brian) Nelson of Oceanside, CA, Joshua DeLorge and Lacey Bassett, both of Marine City; great-grandchildren, Hack and Harley Daniels, Preston Pfeiffer, Shelly, Teryn and Krysten Kort and Mackenzie LaBuh; brother, Donald (Margaret) Bassett of Marine City; sisters-in-las, Evelyn (Ernie) Gallagher and Donna Simons of St. Clair; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Esther Roehl; and twin brother and sister, Elton and Alena Bassett.
Jerry enjoyed spending time in the yard growing his tomato plants and fiddling with his tools and he was a loyal fan of the Detroit Tigers for many, many years. He valued the presence and company of his family and friends. "Bum's" absence will be deeply felt, and his stories, jokes and songs will surely be missed.
Services are 11 a.m. Monday in Bower-Rose Funeral Home, Marine City, with The Rev. Harvey W. Rey officiating. Visiting in the funeral home is 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday.
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Bassett Family Association Database
1923 - 2004 (81 years)