Joe D. Bassett, age 80, formerly of Pemberville most recently of Fond du Lac, WI passed away on October 1, 2016 at the Hospice Home of Hope, Fond du Lac, WI. He was born on November 17, 1935 in Deshler, OH to Howard and Helen (Fogle) Bassett. On October 6, 1954 he married Darlene Pollard in Wayne, OH and she preceded him in death on June 26, 2015. Joe worked at the Perrysburg Chrysler plant and retired in 1996 after 30 years of employment. He served his country proudly while enlisted in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1956. For many years he was an umpire and a little league baseball coach. Darlene and he were also known by many as Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus and heard little one’s wishes for over 20 years. In his spare time he enjoyed travelling to most of the 50 states, attending country music events, western square dancing, watching his Cleveland Indians play, rooting for the Ohio State Buckeyes and visiting family.
Joe is survived by his children, Terry (Michelle) Bassett of Colorado Springs, CO, Tracy (Cindy) Bassett of Pemberville, OH, Tammy (Paul) Kuzio of Fond du Lac, WI, 9 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife: Darlene, brother: Jerry Bassett and sister: Evalee “Snook” Swartz.
Private graveside services will be conducted in Wood County Memory Gardens, Bowling Green, OH. Memorial contributions may be given to: Hospice Home of Hope, Fond du Lac, WI. Arrangements are being handled by the Marsh Funeral Home, Pemberville.
