Michael Bastasch

1960 - 2021

September 21, 1960 - January 7, 2021 Michael Andrew Bastasch was born in Seattle, Washington, on September 21, 1960. He spent much of his childhood in Kansas City. However, in 1970, the Bastasch family relocated to Southern California where Michael took up surfing. Michael graduated from the University of San Diego in 1984 with a degree in physics, eventually taking over the family manufacturing business. He married Donna Jean Lappen, the love of his life, on June 6, 1987. They spent the next 33 years together, and had four children. Michael was a constant source of love and fatherly wisdom. To his grandchildren, Michael was larger than life. They will never forget the love and affection their "Pop Pop" showed them. Michael passed peacefully on January 7, 2021 at St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach. He is survived by his father, Francis; brothers, Peter (Elizabeth) and James (Mariana); wife, Donna; children, Michael (Jacolyn), Kevin, Beau and Olivia; and grandchildren, Michael and Curtis. He now joins in Heaven his sister, Caryl; mother, Joyce; and father-in-law, Curtis. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on January 23, 2021 at St. Lawrence Martyr Catholic Church in Redondo Beach. Michael's family will host a celebration of his life after COVID restrictions have been lifted.