Richard “Rick” Bastemeyer
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Richard (Rick) Bastemeyer, 67, of Lawrence, KS died Friday, July 12, 2024 . Rick was born in March of 1957 in Wagner, SD to Melvern (Bee) and Norma Sue (Garberick) Bastemeyer, the sixth of ten children.
Rick married Karen Anderson in Lake Andes, SD in 1979. They were blessed with three daughters, Michele Lea, who passed away in infancy, Tasha, (Patrick Davis) of Buena Vista, CO, and Hillary (Gary) McCowan of Topeka, KS. He and Karen were blessed with seven grandchildren, Kaisen and Landri Davis, Gary, Lucas, Hayleigh, Laynee and Ellie McCowan. They were the joy of his life. Rick would let his grandkids do most anything-including letting them dye his signature beard in rainbow colors.
Before their marriage, Rick spent time in the Air Force. Rick and Karen lived their early married life in Wagner, SD, then moved to Lawrence, KS to work with his brothers at Midstates Resurfacing, traveling much of the country for work. He later started working for Hamms where he continued to work until he passed. While working there, he somehow earned the nickname, “Peanut”.
Rick is survived by his wife, Karen, his children, their seven grandchildren, sisters Sandy Fechner, Deb (Mike) Abdouch of Sioux Falls, SD, DeElla (Dick) Soukup of Wagner, SD, Carla (Mike) Grosshuesch of Springfield, SD, brothers, Mark (Paula) Bastemeyer and Craig Bastemeyer of Lawrence, brother-in-laws, Joe Groom and John Tuttle of Mitchell, SD.
Rick was preceded in death by his daughter, Michele, his parents, Bee and Sue Bastemeyer, parents-in-law, Norman and Jeannette Anderson, sisters Dana Groom and Paula Tuttle, brother, Dennis who passed away in infancy, brother-in-laws, Don Fechner, Neal Anderson and sister-in-law, Susan (Sam) Anderson.
There will be a celebration of life at Johnny’s Tavern in North Lawrence on Saturday, July 20th from 1-4pm. In memory of Rick, feel free to wear your bucket hats and plaid/flannel shirts. A celebration of life in Wagner, SD to be scheduled at a later date.
My sincere condolences to the family. Thoughts & prayers to you all.🙏
Hillary, I am so very sorry for your lose. Call if you need anything. You will all be in my prayers.
So sorry Hillary for your loss!
Rick was an awesome guy, always easy to talk to and had so much love for those grandkids. He will be missed but I’m glad he is now without pain. God bless all of his family during this difficult time.
Alongside your girls, grands, bonus sons, your extended family up the road will miss your stories, fishing companionship and contagious smiles.
We won’t see you in this physical world however know you’ll be watching over the land and loved ones. Thank you for the great times and we will see you on the other side.
I am truly sorry to hear about Rick. He was a great guy. He will be missed. Thinking of all of you at this time.
So very sorry to hear this….. cherish your memories and enjoy all that are shared!
I am so sorry to hear this. I am thinking of you all and sending much love to Karen, Tasha, and Hillary.
Karen and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are going out to you. Rick was such a great guy. Randy really enjoyed working with him and being a friend. We just seen you guys just a month or so ago. We are just sadden about the loss of Rick. Just know we are thinking of you and the family. Sending Love and prayers!!
Karen and family,
So sorry to hear about your loss.
Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
Remember the good memories you had together.
Linda Schnose