- Basten, Carroll W.Carroll W. Basten, 82, passed away Sunday, Feb 26, 2006. He was born in Gr een Bay on Jan 9, 1924, the son of the late Jacob C. Basten and Caroli ne C. (Liebmann) Basten. Carroll attended St. Willebrord's Grade School a nd graduated from Central Catholic High School. On Jan 12, 1952, Carroll m arried Shirley K. Smith. She preceded him in death on Aug 16, 1954. On M ay 5, 1956, Carroll married Carol Ann Basche. Carroll was a veteran of Wor ld War II, serving overseas in Germany and France with the Army Corps of E ngineers. He then returned to work with his parents and their business, J. C. Basten Construction Co. and for many years was involved in numerous bui lding construction projects throughout Green Bay and surrounding communiti es. Carroll was a member of the Green Bay Elks, De Pere Rotary, and the Am erican Legion. Carroll began a love for boating with his father and contin ued this hobby for many years. He enjoyed many summers in Door County wi th his children and boating pals. He was a great friend to many and was al ways there with a helping hand. He found great pride in his grandchildr en and was always eager to share this with others. He will be sadly miss ed by many.Carroll was preceded in death by his first wife, his parents, infant broth er, Jacob Jr., and his daughter, Cynthia, on Sept 25, 2001.Survivors include his daughter and her husband, Susan and Pete Reinhard, G reen Bay, and their children, Josh, Katie and Andy; his son and his wif e, Jake and Mary Basten, De Pere, and their children, Jenifer, Jacob and J ulianna; and his daughter, Barbara Basten, Green Bay. Carroll is also surv ived by his many cousins and good friends including his longtime housekeep er, Cheryl, to whom we are all grateful.Family and friends may call Friday, March 3, 2006, from 10 a.m. until t he hour of Mass at Resurrection Catholic Church, 333 Hilltop Drive, Alloue z. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 p.m. Friday at churc h, with Fr. Paul Demuth officiating. Interment will be in Allouez Cathol ic Cemetery. Cotter Funeral Home, De Pere, is assisting the family. Onli ne condolences may be expressed at cotterfuneralhome.com. A memorial fu nd has been established for the Boy's and Girl's Club of Green Bay.The family would also like to thank St. Vincent and St. Mary's hospital s, Western Village, Wilton and Claudette Renard, Dr. Joseph Dobson and D r. Kodi Mannem for all their compassionate care.
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1924 - 2006 (82 years)
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