Patricia Basselman Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Patricia Basselman of Archbold, Ohio, who passed away on April 10, 2026 at the age of 84. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Patricia Basselman to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Richard Gerken and Marie Gerken (Rohrs); her husband Rudy of Paul's Lutheran Church; her son Dennis Basselman; her grandsons, Andrew Miller and Clinton Basselman; and her siblings, Carolyn Pahl and Morris Gerken.

She is survived by: her children, Randall Basselman (Angela) of Cincinnati, OH, Sandra Miller of LaCrescenta, CA, David Basselman (Tracy) of Ridgeville and Rev. Steven Basselman (Jennifer) of Pettisville; her daughter-in-law Kelly Basselman of Dothan, AL; and her grandchildren, Peter Miller, Alyssa Miller, Matthew Miller, Sarah Renollet, Ashlee Preston, Scott Aschemeier, Melody Smith, Tyra Smith, Emma Basselman, Owen Basselman, Zach Basselman and Josh Basselman. She is also survived by 13 great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to the music ministries of St. Martin's Lutheran Church or the Ridgeville Twp Fire Department.