- Arthur D. Basler Sr., age 77, passed away Tuesday, August 7, 2007. Dad was born on September 22, 1929, to William and Florence (Willes) Basler. Dad married Mom, Lillian Spice on May 28, 1958. He worked and retired at Kimberly-Clark in Neenah after 32 years of service. Dad joined the U.S. Army at the age of 17 and left at the age of 21 as a Staff Sergeant (SSG) in World War II.
Dad is survived by his wife, Lillian, of 49 years; two sons: Arthur Jr. (Kari), Neenah, and Duwayne, Mount Horeb, WI; two daughters: Debbie (Bob) Grunwald, Fremont, and Paula (Bob) Wichman, Appleton; two step-daughters: Shirley Zinda, Lake Tomahawk, WI, and Nancy (Bill) White, Georgia; a step-son, Dennis (Carol) Vanden Boogart, Green Bay; a sister, Florence Lambert, Tomahawk, WI; a brother, Gerald (Joyce), Neenah; a step-brother, James (Dana) Collins, Florida; and three sisters-in-law: Clara, Ruby and Ann. He is further survived by Lillian's brother, Robert Spice; her sister, Marion Basler and her sister-in-law, Carol Spice; 16 grandchildren, six step-grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, a special granddaughter, Amy, a very special great-granddaughter, Elizabeth, a grandson due August 10, 2007, and by many nieces and nephews.
It is a great comfort knowing Dad will not only see his parents again, but also his five brothers who preceded him in death, Bill, Marvin, Hercel, Harold and Roger, his sister, Rose Suess and by Lillian's brother, Chuck Spice. Per Dad's request no services are being held. Dad said to remember him the way he was.
Grandpa, Thank you for raising me like your own daughter. Love, Amy.
Dad, Like I have told you before ... I may not be your son who you and Mom wished I was sometimes, or maybe a daughter who you would like to see wear a dress but instead chose to ride a Harley .. .I am just your daughter who loves you very much. I am so proud to be your daughter and I couldn't be more proud to have you as my Dad. You were tired of being sick and now you are at rest. Dad, I will miss you and will always love you. Love, Paula.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in his name.
WESTGOR FUNERAL HOME
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1929 - 2007 (77 years)
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