Buster “Buss” Junior Bassage, 90, of Coldwater, passed away
Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at Maple Lawn Medical Care Facility in Coldwater.
The funeral service will be held Friday, January 24, 2020 at
11:00 AM at the First Baptist Church in Coldwater with Pastor David Pierce
officiating. Interment will follow at
2:00 PM at California Corners Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Friday, prior to the service, beginning at
10:00 AM at the church.
The family is
being cared for by Dutcher Funeral Home.
Buss was born February 27, 1929 in Montgomery, MI to Sidney
& Bessie (Nelson) Bassage. He served
in the US Army during the Korean War.
Buss married Margarette (Selleh) Groholski on February 10, 1979 in
Coldwater.
Mr. Bassage worked for 26 years at Arnold Auto Parts in
Coldwater and owned and operated Coldwater Automotive Machine for 15 years,
retiring in 2000.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church and served on
the board at the Branch Area Career Center.
Buss had a great love of classic cars and flying airplanes, also being a
licensed pilot. He was a member of Branch
County Aviation and the Branch Area Antique Auto Club, where he served as past
president.
Buss is survived by his wife Margarette, his son Christopher
(Vicki) Bassage of Coldwater, his step children Steve (Lori) Groholski of
Coldwater, David (Trisha) Groholski of Ft. Wayne, IN, Karen Groholski of
Coldwater, his siblings Bernice Hartman of Montgomery, Bernadine (Gordy)
Vincent of Camden, his grandchildren Lindsey (Nizar) Idrissi , Elise (Mike)
Marsh, Dana Groholski, Keely Groholski, Corey (Alison) Bassage, Nick
(Elizabeth) Bassage, Alex Bassage, Kelsi (Trent) Morrill, Travis Bassage, Kenni Bassage, 5 great grandchildren and his former
wives Helen Charbeneau and Ella Ward.
He was preceded in death by his son Dan
Bassage, his siblings Betty Benninghoff, Bob Bassage, Barb Flemming, Basil
Bassage, Bruce Bassage, Bonna Jean VanHoosear, Beatrice Shook and Beverly Sines.
Memorials may be directed to the Branch Area Careers Center Automotive
Program, Maple Lawn Activity Fund or the First Baptist Church.
www.dutcherfh.com.
