Bon David Bassett

Bon David Bassett passed away peacefully in Lee Memorial Hospital, Fort Myers, FL on April 13, 2017 at the age of 71. Bon is survived by his loving wife, Judy Bassett, children, Colin (Lisa) Cooper (Lake Oswego, OR), Karter Rieves (North Fort Myers), Crystal (John) Nawrot (Grand Marsh, WI), and Ben (Kerry) Bassett (Iron River, MI), sisters, Shirley Van Dyke (Rhinelander, WI) and Sally Sawitzke (Jefferson, WI), eight grandchildren, two nieces and many cousins. Bon was preceded in death by his father, Gene Bassett, mother, Aafton Bassett, nephew, Kip Van Dyke and daughter-in-law, Eva Hennessy.

Bon was born on May 14, 1945 in Rhinelander, WI to Gene & Aafton Bassett and grew up the oldest of three children. He graduated in 1963 from Rhinelander Union High School and then served four years in the USAF. Following his honorable discharge, Bon worked for Philco in technical electronics for several years before returning to Rhinelander, to become Owner/Operator of the family business, Lake George Campsite, for forty years. Bon was a generous, witty, dedicated man, and a loving support to his family. He loved hunting and fishing and was very skilled in electronics, computers, and was a true MacGyver. He also served as a volunteer fireman for the Town of Pelican and operated the Stihl dealership for many years.

A celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at Lake George Campsite in Rhinelander, WI. In accordance with his wishes, his ashes will be scattered in the Gulf of Mexico and Lake George.

Arrangements under the direction of Coral Ridge Funeral Home & Cemetery, Cape Coral, FL.