Ronnie Garrell Bastin
Ronnie Garrell Bastin
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Ronnie Garrell Bastin, 87, of Indianapolis, passed away on July 24, 2025. Ronnie was born on March 3, 1938, in Indianapolis, to Garrell Esco and Laura Marguerite (Teeguarden) Bastin.
Ronnie attended Broadripple High School. He worked in Beverage Sales for Farber Distributing and Budweiser until his retirement in 1999. Ronnie enjoyed retirement in Florida, watching grandchildren, and later great-grandchildren, play sports, auto racing and eating out.
Ronnie is survived by his wife Mary Margaret (Combs) Bastin, whom he married on August 8, 1954. He is also survived by his daughter Jenny (James) Talbot; grandchildren, Justin (Dawn) Talbot, Jared (Ashleigh) Talbot, Jordan (Jordin) Talbot; great-grandchildren, Tate Talbot, Jenna Talbot, Noah Talbot, Owen Talbot, Livia Talbot, Maddox Talbot, Kaden Williams, Kendall Williams, Korah Talbot, Kailynn Talbot and Kyler Talbot arriving in early fall.
Cremation services will take place at Ronnie’s request. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Please share condolences and memories on his Tribute Wall at indianafuneralcare.com
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