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Robert "Bob" Gerald Bastion, 79, a resident of Hancock, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 while vacationing in Florida with some of his family.
He was born on April 12, 1945, in Laurium Michigan, the son of the late William and Claudia (Gunnari) Bastion. Bob was raised in Kearsarge, Michigan and was a graduate of Calumet High School class of 1964.
On September 8, 1966, he married his late wife Helen Ingrid Erickson. He then joined the US Army and served in Vietnam. After a few years in lower Michigan, they settled in Raymbaultown, Michigan, where they raised their family of 11 children.
Bob was a member of the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church and most dear to his heart was his Christian faith. He is remembered by all as a joyful, kind, warm-hearted man who befriended people from all walks of life. He welcomed anyone into his home. He was a precious example of his living faith as he raised and taught his children.
Preceding him in death were his wife, Helen, his parents, sister Geraldine, 2 half-brothers Herb and Clyde Bastion, brother-in-law Rusty Adams.
Surviving are his children: Yvonne (Dane) Hersey, Keith (Paula) Bastion, Renee (Mark) Hendrickson, Eric (Teresa) Bastion, Neil (Diane) Bastion, Julene Bastion, Sharon (Jesse) McClellan, Rebecca (Anthony) Lampinen, Karla (Gary) Davis, Wendy (Josh) Hendrickson and Craig (Liana) Bastion. Brothers Ken (Carole)Simula, Ronny (Peggy) Bastion and Tommy Bastion, sister Rita Adams, 48 grandchildren, numerous great- grandchildren, nieces, nephews and Christian friends across the country.
Funeral services for Robert will be held 1pm Friday February 7, 2025, at the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church of Hancock with Ronald Jouppe and Douglas Wuebben to officiate. A Spring Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery of Ahmeek.
Friends may call on Friday, February 7, 2025, from 11am to 1pm at the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church of Hancock.
To view Robert's obituary or to send condolences to the family please visit www.memorialchapel.net.
The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Services Hancock Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Robert, please visit our floral store.
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Eileen Alholinna
February 5, 2025
Sending my prayers, love and sympathy on the recent loss of your dear father. Your parents became good friends of Tarmo and I while we lived in Duluth MN. And we continued that friendship for many years. With love and hugs, Eileen Alholinna
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Louise Beld
January 31, 2025
God's Peace dear family, May God give you strength and comfort. Bob and Helen were very special people that showed so much love to the Christians. Rick and I had many nice visits with them. They were so Thankful for all that God Blessed them with. He is now together in Heaven with his dear wife Helen, safe in the arms of Jesus!
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