Age 92, peacefully entered into Heaven on Saturday September 19, 2020. Rich was a proud patriot and served in the United States Navy Seabees in WWII. Upon his discharge he attended Rolla School of Mines and furthered his studies at Wash U and Purdue U earning his degree in Engineering. He had a long career in Refrigeration Engineering becoming renowned in his field. He built a legacy company that is currently being run by his ever-capable, youngest son Dan, who is very aware of the mighty big shoes he now must fill.
Richard grew up in Spanish Lake, Missouri. He married his first wife Mary Jo nee
McGuire in 1950 and together they raised five children. After Mary Jo’s passing, Richard met and married his loving wife Barbara nee Gyorog and together they adopted and raised their daughter Angelica.
Throughout his life Richard enjoyed family and friends, playing golf and enjoying a cold drink on the nineteenth hole, especially at his beloved Raintree. Rich was best known for his “can do” attitude and impeccable work ethic, his patience, tenacity and the pride he took in his children was unwavering. He gave all of his children the gifts of faith, trust, perseverance and unconditional love. Rich lived a long and accomplished life and he will be most remembered for his love of God, Country and most of all, his big and loving family. Anchors Aweigh Rich!!!!
He is survived by his sister Edna Ann Speidel, his wife of 37 years, Barbara nee Gyorog and six children, Judith (Dr. Jose) Ramirez, Kathleen (Dennis) Lammlein, Marian (John) Stack, Richard M. Baseler, Daniel (Julie) Baseler and Angelica Baseler. Grandfather to Daphne, Michelle, Amy, Mike, Kelly, Alex, Ricardo, Roberto, Christina, Shelby and the Epple kids, Brooke, John, Zach, Ben and Tori.
Great grandpa to Anthony, Aden, Audrey, Ally, Macy, Lydia, Mikey and Rowan.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Emily Taft and Benedict Baseler, as well as his grandson Benjamen Glover.
He generously donated his body to Saint Louis University. A Celebration of Life will be planned at a later date. Rich would like you to remember him when you next gather with family and friends.
His loving wife Barbara composed her thoughts that are so well said.
“The brilliance that was Richard D. Baseler shines now only in our hearts, through our actions and the love we show to one another. He put respect and caring in our hearts. He will be missed by his devoted family and friends.
An eminent engineer, mentor, an honored husband, dad, grandpa, great-grandpa, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. Relish the time you had with him and continue to have an enjoyable life, that would be his wish. We were blessed to know him, a man of great substance.”
My deepest sympathies to all of Rich’s family.
My deepest sympathies to all of Rich’s family.
Well said! He was such a Fine Man and Truly Brilliant! He taught us all what was important! To live life fully! And to always love your family and to always out them first!
Well said! He was such a Fine Man and Truly Brilliant! He taught us all what was important! To live life fully! And to always love your family and to always out them first!
Put them first
Put them first
I Feel honored to have known
Big Rich. His greatness shows in the wonderful family that he left behind.
He will be missed by all who knew him and loved him.
My deepest sympathy
I Feel honored to have known
Big Rich. His greatness shows in the wonderful family that he left behind.
He will be missed by all who knew him and loved him.
My deepest sympathy
God speed, Rich. It was my honor to meet and get to know such a noble soul.
God speed, Rich. It was my honor to meet and get to know such a noble soul.
He will be missed! Really enjoyed him and I felt the love from him every time I was around him! So sorry to you all! He was a wonderful man!
He will be missed! Really enjoyed him and I felt the love from him every time I was around him! So sorry to you all! He was a wonderful man!
We should all hope such words could be spoken about our lives when we leave this world. Life is a great adventure, and I am glad the Baseler family is part of mine. I am fortunate Big Rich came into my life, if only briefly, to be a part of my life’s adventure as well. I will always treasure the talks we had at your parties. Scotch “the whisky with no e” was the thread that lead into some in depth conversations. He loved his life, his career, his own adventures, but most of all his family. Those positive thoughts I have of him, and my prayers are with the Baseler family this week as you say your final good byes. RIP Big Rich, and I can’t wait to meet up with you again in heaven. I’ll bet they have some great Scotch up there, that whisky with no “e”.
We should all hope such words could be spoken about our lives when we leave this world. Life is a great adventure, and I am glad the Baseler family is part of mine. I am fortunate Big Rich came into my life, if only briefly, to be a part of my life’s adventure as well. I will always treasure the talks we had at your parties. Scotch “the whisky with no e” was the thread that lead into some in depth conversations. He loved his life, his career, his own adventures, but most of all his family. Those positive thoughts I have of him, and my prayers are with the Baseler family this week as you say your final good byes. RIP Big Rich, and I can’t wait to meet up with you again in heaven. I’ll bet they have some great Scotch up there, that whisky with no “e”.
What a full life he lived! My prayers and sympathy to Barb, and all his children and grandchildren. I know he will be missed.
What a full life he lived! My prayers and sympathy to Barb, and all his children and grandchildren. I know he will be missed.
Rich will be missed intensely. Such a wonderful man. He and Big Dave can party it up now in heaven.
Rich will be missed intensely. Such a wonderful man. He and Big Dave can party it up now in heaven.
Barb, Angel, and family: Our thoughts and prayers have been with you. May you find some comfort in the fond memories you have and the love you shared with Rich. With sympathy and in friendship, Ann and Mike Shea and family
Barb, Angel, and family: Our thoughts and prayers have been with you. May you find some comfort in the fond memories you have and the love you shared with Rich. With sympathy and in friendship, Ann and Mike Shea and family
Uncle Rich was kind, loving and a delight to talk to. I’m so happy to have known him. His steady, generous nature will be missed by many. He had a life well lived. Rest easy, Uncle Rich.
Uncle Rich was kind, loving and a delight to talk to. I’m so happy to have known him. His steady, generous nature will be missed by many. He had a life well lived. Rest easy, Uncle Rich.
Rich, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time, I’m so sorry for your loss. Wow, what a great guy…
Rich, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time, I’m so sorry for your loss. Wow, what a great guy…
I remember fishing and golf trips with Rich. I never met a kinder, more generous, or fun loving guy! Please be comforted in the memory of the joy he brought to others.
I remember fishing and golf trips with Rich. I never met a kinder, more generous, or fun loving guy! Please be comforted in the memory of the joy he brought to others.
Barb and Angelica,
I am so sad to hear of Rich’s passing. I have done memories when I visited with Colleen.
God bless you and your family. Know that my thoughts and prayers are for you in your time of grief.
Barb and Angelica,
I am so sad to hear of Rich’s passing. I have done memories when I visited with Colleen.
God bless you and your family. Know that my thoughts and prayers are for you in your time of grief.
So sorry for your loss! What a great man and great family!
The Fernandez Family
So sorry for your loss! What a great man and great family!
The Fernandez Family
What a guy. What a life. Many fond memories of knowing and working with Rich.
What a guy. What a life. Many fond memories of knowing and working with Rich.
Do not weep for me, For I have loved and been loved by family, by those I loved who loved me back. For I never knew a stranger, only friends. Do not weep for me. I am not gone.
“It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who have died. Rather we should thank God that such men Lived.” -Patton-
You were a great Man Rich, rest easy.
Do not weep for me, For I have loved and been loved by family, by those I loved who loved me back. For I never knew a stranger, only friends. Do not weep for me. I am not gone.
“It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who have died. Rather we should thank God that such men Lived.” -Patton-
You were a great Man Rich, rest easy.
Kathleen and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I wish I would have known him. From his touching obituary, I can tell what a fine caring and talented man he was as part of the Greatest Generation. I can see how he shared his gifts with you, your family and friends. What blessings to you and your family for the time you had with him and to others by his donation of his body to St. Louis University. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Cousin Janet Love on the Lammlein side
Kathleen and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I wish I would have known him. From his touching obituary, I can tell what a fine caring and talented man he was as part of the Greatest Generation. I can see how he shared his gifts with you, your family and friends. What blessings to you and your family for the time you had with him and to others by his donation of his body to St. Louis University. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Cousin Janet Love on the Lammlein side
Barb and Family
My deepest sympathy to you Angelica and your Family.
Rich was always a delight to talk to.
I wish my words could ease your sadness but in my heart
I know the most they can do is tell you how much I care.
Barb and Family
My deepest sympathy to you Angelica and your Family.
Rich was always a delight to talk to.
I wish my words could ease your sadness but in my heart
I know the most they can do is tell you how much I care.
Barb and Angelica. My deepest condolences to you and your family. What a “kick” we all got out of Rich. His love of you, Barb, and his kids was immeasurable, and enjoyable. What a pleasure to have known this man! He will be missed.
Barb and Angelica. My deepest condolences to you and your family. What a “kick” we all got out of Rich. His love of you, Barb, and his kids was immeasurable, and enjoyable. What a pleasure to have known this man! He will be missed.
Dear Barb,
My heartfelt sympathy to you and the entire family. While I didn’t know Rich, I did have the pleasure of getting to know you during the years I worked in the StLCOP alumni office – so many great memories of you, Nancy Wilhelm and her great parents, Mary Alice Gaffney, Martha Rabe and more. I hope your memories of Rich will provide comfort for you in the years to come.
Fondly,
Janet Creath
Dear Barb,
My heartfelt sympathy to you and the entire family. While I didn’t know Rich, I did have the pleasure of getting to know you during the years I worked in the StLCOP alumni office – so many great memories of you, Nancy Wilhelm and her great parents, Mary Alice Gaffney, Martha Rabe and more. I hope your memories of Rich will provide comfort for you in the years to come.
Fondly,
Janet Creath
Barb and Angelica,
We were so sad to hear about the passing of Rich. I have so many memories of you guys and think the beautiful obituary is a testament to what a wonderful life he lived. We hope you and your family are finding comfort in each other during this difficult time.
With sympathy and love,
Carrie (Handing) Kunin and Family
Barb and Angelica,
We were so sad to hear about the passing of Rich. I have so many memories of you guys and think the beautiful obituary is a testament to what a wonderful life he lived. We hope you and your family are finding comfort in each other during this difficult time.
With sympathy and love,
Carrie (Handing) Kunin and Family