Kenneth Bash

Kenneth Bash,74, was born on April 16, 1951, in Cleveland, Ohio, passed away on December 19, 2025, at Bellevue Hospital. Ken, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother, spent his life dedicated to his family, his work, and his community. Ken was a 1969 graduate of Margaretta High School. He shared 55 years of marriage with his high school sweetheart, Denise (Young) Bash, whom he married on June 20, 1970. He served honorably in the US Army during the Vietnam War.

Ken was a hardworking man and began his career at Sandusky Folding Box in 1970, where he worked until 1994 then joining Sandusky Packing. His leadership led him to retire as Plant Manager in 2016. He was a Lifetime member of the Sandusky VFW #2529, Sandusky AMVETS #17 and Bellevue Eagles Arie 490.

In retirement, Denise and Ken enjoyed traveling; he enjoyed woodworking, solving puzzles, and tinkering in his yard, often accompanied by the chirping of the birds he loved to watch. However, his greatest joy was found with his family especially "KAPOPA" trips with his grandchildren.

Ken is survived by his loving wife, Denise; his daughter, Tracey Newman; his grandchildren, Olivia and Elliott Thomas; his sisters, Nancy (James) Rogers and Janice (Daniel) Fredrick. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Gladys Bash.

Visitation will be 10am, Friday, December 26, 2025 at the Auxter-Recker Funeral Home, 1105 Castalia St, Bellevue, OH followed by a Memorial Service at 11am. Pastor Beth Westphal will officiate. Memorial contributions in honor of Ken may be made to the Conservation Fund (used to protect and restore birding habitat) Ohio Ornithological Society, P.O. Box 2432, Westerville, Ohio 43086.

Ken's family would like to express their gratitude for the response and care given by the Sandusky County EMS and Bellevue Hospital, when it mattered most.

He will be remembered for his dedication, his love for family and friends, and his passion for the simpler pleasures of life. His memory will continue to inspire those who knew him. We invite you to share memories and upload photos to Kenneth's memorial page as a celebration of his life.