Gerald Bass
Gerald Bass
Passed away April 17, 2014 at the age of 82.
Beloved husband of Sandra Bass (nee Schmiedel). Cherished father of Terry (Ron) Villacruz, Larry (Janet Sluik) Bass, Susan (Daniel) Sellman, Rachel Hyman, Arlene Bass, Michael (Laura) Lanke, Daniel Lanke and David Lanke. Loving grandfather of Sara (Tim) Folkert, Aaron Bondurant, Madeline Villacruz, Abigail, Rosalie and Mira Sellman, Maxwell and Jonah Hyman, Ethan and Adam Gerken, Erin, John, Katie, Andrew, Dan, Seth, Lauren, Caleb, Levi, Payton and Alivia Lanke. Dear great-grandfather of Gavin and Avery Bondurant, Asher, Canon and Alaia Folkert. Loving brother of Pauline Shappro, Eugene (Marilee) Bass and brother-in-law to the late Stuart Shappro and the late Shirley Bass. Further survived by other loving relatives and many dear friends.
Funeral services Friday, April 18th at 1:00 PM at Congregation Beth Israel Ner Tamid, 6880 North Green Bay Avenue, Glendale.
Burial to follow at Second Home Cemetery, 3705 South 43rd Street, Milwaukee.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions made to ALS Association of WI, the Veterans Administration, Jewish Home and Care Center or Congregation Beth Israel Ner Tamid appreciated.
The family wishes to express a very special thank you to the staff of the Jewish Home and Care Center for the loving and compassionate care given to Gerald.
Goodman-Bensman Whitefish Bay Funeral Home
4750 North Santa Monica Boulevard (414) 964-3111