Richard Bast
September 16, 1954 ~ November 5, 2012
Richard E. Bast age 58 of Nashua died Monday, November 5, 2012, at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City.
Friends may greet the family 4:00 -8:00 p.m. Friday, November 9, 2012 at Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home in Nashua. Following the visitation there will be an 8:00 p.m. prayer service for family and friends.
Private family interment will take place at Oak Hill Cemetery, Nashua. Honorary pallbearers will be his seven grandchildren, Karley Bast, Taylor Bast, Chase Bast, Addisyn Bast, Austin Bast, Cameron McMorris and Kyson Kielman.
Richard Eugene Bast was born September 16, 1954, in Cedar Falls, IA, the son of Clifford and Sally (Johnson) Bast. He received his education in Nashua graduating from the Nashua High School in 1973. He married Liz Thompson and to this union two children were born. The couple later divorced. On February 14, 1997, at their Nashua home, he married Cindy Marie Wayne of Plainfield.
He will be remembered by his family as a hard working meat cutter and cabinet builder having worked for area grocery stores, lockers and cabinet shops. He loved spending time in his garden, cutting wood, camping, his two dogs and any time with his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Cindy; one son, Rich (Colleen) Bast of New Hampton; one daughter, Amy Lee Bast of Nashua; one step-son, Colt (Megan Johnson) Kielman of New Hampton; his father, Clifford Bast of Nashua; seven grandchildren, Karley Bast, Taylor Bast, Chase Bast, Addisyn Bast, Austin Bast, Cameron McMorris and Kyson Kielman; two brothers, Craig (LaDonna) Bast of Greeley, CO, Ronald (Melinda) Bast of Preston, MN; two sisters, Cathleen Rain of Preston, MN, Jeanine Hodge of Hampton, IA.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Sally Bast and all his grandparents.
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Our deepest sympathies. Jim & Cathy Shepard
Thinking of the Rich Bast Family with heartfelt sympathy. MJ Sowers
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Jean and family, We extend our sincere sympathy to you. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you! Bob and Michelle Schaefer and family
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Please accept our sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. This is one of the most difficult things we must face in our life. May it comfort you to know that others are deeply touched by your loss. God assures us at Psalms 34:18 that he is near to those broken in heart and those crushed in spirit he saves. Jesus also promises that we will be able to see our loved ones again. Jesus own words found at John 5:28,29 tells us there will be a resurrection. What a wonderful hope! God says that soon on the earth there will be no more pain, suffering and especially death at Revelation 21:3-5 We anxiously await the day when we will no longer lose those we love. May these bible thoughts bring you comfort at this most difficult time. Jeff & Peggy
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Cindy & family, Thinking of all of you at this difficult time. I will keep you in my prayers. Zenda Vikturek
Our thoughts & prayers go out to the family of Richard Bast. Morry & Chris Holthaus
Rich, Colleen, Austin, and family, We extend our sympathy to you and the rest of your family. Although sadness may be heavy in your hearts today, we hope that memories of your dad, father-in-law, and grandpa bring you comfort and a more peaceful mind.
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Sympathties & prayers to Cindy ‘n families. Memories are treasures of the heart. Dennis & Sharon Miller
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So sorry for the loss of Rich. He was agreat person and good friend and coworker. He will be missed by more people than he could ever imagine. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you!
No words can say how sorry we feel for the loss of Rich but memories will carry on forever.. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Love your cousin – Cheryl & Matt and family
Thoughts and prayers are with the family of Richard Bast. So sorry for your loss. Laurie Simpson
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Thoughts and Prayers are with the Family of Rich Bast SR.So sorry for your loss. Rachelle R. (Wells) Bobenmoyer
so sorry for you loss,was neighbors with Rich for years in CC,my thoughts and prayers to his children and family,sending my love