Arthur Basinger

February 5, 1920 - May 28, 2018

ADRIAN – Arthur Basinger, age 98 of Adrian, passed away Monday, May 28, 2018 at Brookdale of Adrian. He was born February 5, 1920, in Wauseon, OH, to Christian and Rose (Ruihley) Basinger, Sr., and graduated from Sand Creek High School in 1938. During World War II, he proudly served in the United States Navy. Arthur was married to Elsie Edgar in 1942, and they were blessed with four daughters. He welcomed a son and three daughters into his family on March 25, 1967, when he wed Avis Ponzi-Robinson. Art retired from Tecumseh Products in 1982 with 42 years of service. In addition to his full-time work, he farmed for many years, enjoyed vegetable gardening and owned rental properties. A faithful member of Fellowship Bible Church, Art served as a deacon, an elder, and the financial secretary. He was also a lifetime member of the DAV. Art is survived by his children: Beverly (Bob) Evans of Alamogordo, NM, Carol Salazar of Albuquerque, NM, Blanche (James) Sword of Adrian, Cheri Brinkley of Williamsburg, VA, Rob (Johnna) Robinson of Smithville, TN, Theresa Griewahn of Adrian, Cathy (Dale) Stultz also of Adrian and Colleen (Jim) Snyder of Brooklyn; a sister, Dorothy Sterling, of Adrian, 22 grandchildren, 45 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren. In addition to his wives, he was preceded in death by siblings: Elmer, Clarence, Kenneth, Rosella Froehlich, Carrie, Christian Jr., and Edward; and a son-in-law, Allen Griewahn. Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Wagley Funeral Home with Rev. Gail Blum officiating. Burial will follow at Lenawee Hills Memorial Gardens in Tecumseh with military honors conducted by VFW Annis Fint Post #1584 and American Legion Post #97. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. Contributions in memory of Art are suggested to Hospice of Lenawee or Fellowship Bible Church. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.WagleyFuneralHomes.com. .