Kenneth N. Bassler, Sr., 89, of Belleville, IL, born February 28, 1935, in Mascoutah, IL, died Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at the Dammert Care Center at the Shrine.
Kenneth’s faith was very strong with the Lord, he was a lifelong member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Belleville, IL. He was very active in the parish, he served on the St. Mary school board, he was involved with the Boy Scouts, he was a Sunday money counter, and a member of the men’s club at church. Kenneth worked as a millwork salesman at Liese Lumber for 49 years. He was an avid gardener and bird house builder. He enjoyed camping, playing golf, and playing cards with his high school friends, a tradition shared for over 50 years. Kenneth was the proudest grandpa and great-grandpa in the world. Kenneth graduated from Cathedral High School, Belleville, IL and was also a United States Army reservist.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence P. and Marcella A., nee Schilling, Bassler; three sisters, Sharon (Bob) Dietz, Rosemary (Bob) Ivy, and Bonnie (John) Kistner; and a brother, Greg Bassler.
Surviving are his loving wife of 62 years, Eileen L. Bassler, nee Riley, whom he married on September 30, 1961; his two sons, Kenneth N. (Leann) Bassler, Jr. and Edward G. Bassler; two grandchildren, Kenneth N. (Sammi) Bassler, III and Jacqueline Ann (Garrett) Hay; five great-grandchildren, Kenny IV, Oliver, Avery, Ben, and Logan; his six siblings, David (Janice) Bassler, Michael (Marianne) Bassler, Jim Bassler, John (Terri) Bassler, Pat (Don) Miller, and Pam (Steve) Erwin; and many dear nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to St. Mary Catholic Church, Belleville, IL. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
Visitation: Friends may visit from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, August 26, 2024, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, IL and from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Belleville, IL.
Funeral: A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Belleville, IL, with Msgr. William McGhee officiating.
Burial will be at Mount Carmel Catholic Cemetery, Belleville, IL.
