Dennis Baasch

Dennis Bruce Baasch, age 74, of Cairo, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at the Genoa Community Hospital in Genoa.

Celebration of Life was held Wednesday, March 16, at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Grand Island with Father Richard Piontkowski officiating. Theeulogy was given by William (Bill) Baasch. Burial was in the Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Cairo. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Gathering Place and Cairo QRT. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www. apfelfuneralhome.com.

Dennis was born October 10, 1947, at the St. Francis Hospital in Grand Island, the second of three children, to August and Maxine (Johnson) Baasch.

He served in the Air Force for four years as a Radar Technician. After the service Dennis married Kathleen (Hargens) Baasch on January 3, 1970, together they have four children. During this time, Dennis and Kathy farmed outside of Cairo from 1970 until the 2010. He also was employed with Case New Holland where he was a welder and an assembler until he retired in 2009. Dennis enjoyed watching sports, playing cards and games, golfing, eating snacks, and just being with his family and friends.

He was well-known in his community and did all he could to make sure those closest to him were happy at all times. He could be a prankster, but it was always in good fun.

His deep love for his wife was present, as he always shared his kisses and the quiet whisper of “I love you.” He was a faithful follower of God and when able, spent many hours in his bible.

Dennis is survived by his beloved wife, Kathleen (Hargens) Baasch; his brother, Gene Baasch, of Grand Island; his sons, William and Lori Baasch, of Doniphan, and David Baasch, of Cairo; his daughers, Kimberly and Eric Hostetler and Brenda Baasch Anderson, both of Cairo; and grandchildren, Hannah and Ryan Bates, of Lincoln, Bradley and Ashley Baasch, of Hastings, Heath and Shelby Hostetler, of Cairo, Trace Baasch, of Kearney, Brooklyn Hostetler, of Cairo, Michael Anderson, of Cairo, and Hailey Anderson, of Cairo.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents; parents, August and Maxine (Johnson) Baasch; brother, Gary Baasch; and grandchild, Michael David Baasch.