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John Basel Jr.

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BASEL, Jr., John of Canton, North Carolina, formerly of Pinconning, Michigan. John Basel, Jr. age 87 went home to the loving arms of the Lord on July 26, 2009. He was born on October 30, 1921 in Bay County, Michigan and was a long time resident of Pinconning, MI. John served in WWII and upon his...

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Denny and I have wonderful memories of your Dad as a manager at Northern Tube. It was a pleasure to work for such a fine and caring manager. We're also thankful to have had the pleasure of knowing your Mom & Dad outside of Northern Tube, and they were such a fine example of a loving couple. I'm sure you all have some wonderful memories to carry with you in the days ahead.

I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. I have very fond memories of him and your mom. Every chance I got I would stay with them. May each of find the strength and peace to get through. My sincere condolences to your family.
Kimberly Kraska Buchalski

Olin and I were very sorry to hear of the loss of Uncle John. We loved him and will miss him, but I know he is happy and at peace. God's blessings be with you boys.

I am sorry to hear about your loss. I worked with John at Northern Tube many years ago. He was one of the kindest men I have ever met. He will be missed but he has left many wonderful memories behind. Karen Bishop

I'm sorry to hear that Uncle John passed, but I know that he's up in heaven rejoicing with Jesus and being reunited with the love of his life. I always loved going with Grandma & Grandpa Polzin up to Pinconning to visit them. I remember Jigger the dog too. My condolences in your time of loss.

Melissa (Martin) Harrington and family

Jerry, I get the Bay City Times via the internet and happened to see that your dad passed away. I send my sincere sympathy to you and all of your family. It will be five years in October that I lost my dad and it really leaves a huge void in the family. Caring thoughts are with you especially during this time of loss. Sandy (Schlatter) Schneider

Hi, I am sending condolences from my mom, Donna Dye from LaBelle, Fla. They belonged to the same church Christ the King Lutheran church in LaBelle and also sat together in the same pew. I had the privlige of meeting him on my many visit down there. We are so very sorry, he was such a nice man. Donna Dye and Cheryl Pringle

Hello, We are sorry to hear of John passing on. We were his neighbors in Pinconning. We always think of your parents with very fond memories. Art & Beth Dennison & families

Hi, I am sending condolences for my mom, Marie (Prell)Basel. My mom(who is 84) has been corresponding with your father all these years. My mom and dad (Amos Basel) were related to your dad and Aunt Dorthy through the Mielke side and the Basel side. She has some great stories to tell about your dad.
She is sorry to hear that your father has passed away.
I took my mom to see Dorothy about 2 years ago and she was in a nursing home near Bay City. Is she still there?
My...