Martin B. "Marty" Bass

Marty Bass lifted your spirit with his exuberant personality. He honored you with his remarkable respect and genuine interest in you. He shared his time and love with kids. He was as kind and unselfish as any gentleman you’ve met. Marty Bass takes a piece of us with him, but it is a piece he so wonderfully placed there himself. Oh, Marty, you have blessed us with so many great memories. And so God Bless you Marty.

I was heartbroken to hear of Marty's passing. It is such a shock to lose someone whose light has shone so intensely, with an enthusiasm that made him bigger than life. There is ample mention here of his sense of humor and warmth, I guess we all gravitate to that light. When it goes out we only feel the gravity, like any imploded star. Marty was illuminating by his moral principles as well. He didn't believe in talking ill of anyone when they were not there to defend themselves. Wouldn't it be...

Thanks to everyone who signed this book, it means more than you will ever know to our family as we enter one of the most difficult times in our lives. We love you all as you loved our precious Marty. God Bless and hold your loved ones close tonight and tell them that you love them.
Marty's Mom,
Marilyn Bass-Huyser

Marilyn, Sherry, Brian and Lou Ann: Please accept my deepest sympathies on your loss. As Marty's sister-in-law, I knew his wonderful sense of humor--and my oldest son even shared his birthdate. There is a story I want to share with you that we still laugh about today. My husband, two sons and I joined Marty and Wendy for a Brewers game. Marty got the grill going and we were unpacking our Tailgate picnic at Brewer Stadium, when we realized "Marty" had forgotten to pack the brats. We all...

Lou Ann,
We were saddened by the news of Marty's sudden death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Bob and Sue Beran and Family (Janesville, WI)

Marty's Family and Loved Ones
I am an old school "chum" from grade school through high school.I a not seen Marty in over 30 years, but still remember him fondly. He could do imitations of some actors I remember He always made us smile.
Even though I lost touch with him I miss him.

To the Bass Family: If I had the magic words to ease your sorrow, I would put them here. I'm sorry never seems like enough at a time like this. I met Marty in Junior High in Lansing and I'd say that we were friends from the get-go. It was impossible not to be. Marty had a way of capturing those around him with his sense of humor and love of life. When people leave us before their time, we are always left to wonder why. Hopefully the memories we hold in our hearts will get us past the rough...

I was very sorry to learn of Marty's passing. Marty was my room mate in Mortuary school and a good friend. I am
sorry I let time get away. I thought of him many times in the past years, always thinking I would give him a call, but As funeral directors know all to well, time ran out. My deepest sympathy to all his family.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Nick & Prudi Van Wagenen
LaBelle, FL

My deepest sympathy to the Bass family. I was a neighbor of Marty's in his hometown of Lansing. I was in Lansing visiting my family when I read the announcement of his death. Marty was a childhood friend when we both lived on Jewell Avenue. My mom (Emily Corey) remembered an experience of Marty's. He was on a ladder on the roof of his house. Somehow the ladder fell and he was hanging on the eves. Marty was screaming my father's name "George George over here, I need some help" My Dad...