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Larry G. Basselman
Larry Basselman Obituary
Larry Gene Basselman, 81, formally of Deshler, Ohio, passed away on Aug. 3, 2025, at the Douglas T. Jacobson Veteran's Nursing Home in Port Charlotte, Florida.
He was born on Jan. 19, 1944, to the late Fred and Rufina Basselman. Larry was a 1962 graduate of Deshler High School, where he was very active in the school FFA program.
Larry joined the U.S. Army after high school graduation and was trained as a Military Policeman. His assignments included numerous continental United States posts as well as a tour in the Republic of Vietnam.
After discharge from the Army in 1965, he farmed with his father on the family home property in Deshler until moving to Florida.
Larry subsequently was a 50-year resident of Sarasota, Florida, until 2024 when he moved into the Veteran's Nursing Home in Port Charlotte
He was an avid collector of baseball cards and other memorabilia along with his jovial personality caused him to make many friends along his life's journey.
Larry is survived by son Sam (Rada) Scharf; daughter, Lisa Bolton; three grandchildren, Matthew Bolton, Nicholas Bolton and Mila Scharf; two sisters, Lou Ann (Max) Miller and Lana (Mark) Hoops; four nieces, Stephanie (Brian) Witwer, Carrie (Dave) Nathe, Machal Hoops and Kate Hoops; and three nephews, Brad (Sara) Miller, Alex (Jenna) Hoops and Tyler (Rachel) Hoops.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Sept. 12, 2025, at St. John Lutheran Church, Deshler, Ohio, followed by a luncheon.
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