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Emerson Basinger Obituary
Emerson E. Basinger, 86, passed away Monday, June 19, 2023, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay.
Emerson was born March 4, 1937, in Bluffton, to Emory and Zola (Disbrow) Basinger. He married Jeannine Benroth Basinger on June 22, 1956, and she survives.
Emerson graduated from Beaverdam High School. He managed grain elevators in Bluffton, Pandora, and Columbus Grove. Emerson worked for Elopak Industries in Bluffton and Michigan before his retirement. He was a former member of Bluffton Presbyterian Church. Emerson was never happier than when he was building, remodeling, or woodworking. He enjoyed gardening and spending time with his family.
Emerson's survivors include his wife, Jeannine Basinger of Bluffton; six children, Jon (Janice) Basinger of Beaverdam, Jan (Alice) Basinger of Bluffton, Jim (Valentyna) Basinger of Walled Lake, Michigan, Jeanne (Jerry) Wehri of Bluffton, Jodi (Don) Brauen of Bluffton, and Julie (Doug) Oberly of Bluffton; 12 grandchildren, Joe Sehlhorst, Ryan (Sarah) Brauen, Jenny (Mike) Kaple, Jessica (Ryan) Meyer, Janelle (Ross) Emans, Jeremy (Drucilla) Basinger, Valeria Basinger, Tyler (Erin) Oberly, Lane (Jessica) Oberly, Kaleigh (Alex) Howard, Joshua Basinger, and Jordin Basinger; 22 great-grandchildren and one on the way; and sister, Elaine Thompson of Bluffton.
Emerson was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Don Thompson; and son-in-law, Bill Sehlhorst.
Emerson's services will be 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at Bluffton Community (formerly The Centre), 601 N. Main Street, Bluffton. Visitation will be 3-4 p.m. Wednesday at Bluffton Community.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Bluffton EMS or Bridge Home Health & Hospice.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services is honored to be taking care of Emerson's family.
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Diane Dillman Elshire
June 21, 2023
We were so sorry to hear of Emerson's passing. He was so special to so many people -- a man of integrity who was always willing to step up and help others. What a role model he was to his family and his community! His smile always lit up the room. We ask God to give you peace, courage, and strength as you say goodbye. 'Holding you close in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim Dillman, Diane Dillman Elshire, and Rich Basinger
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