04/28/2026
Robert E. “Bob” Bastian
age 88, of Wausaukee, died Monday April 27, 2026, at Edenbrook Skilled Nursing in Green Bay. He was born in Green Bay on February 26, 1938; son of the late Edward and Martha (Joosten) Bastian. After high school, Bob served in the United States Army from 1956 to 1959. He went on to own and operate Gambles in Wausaukee, which later became Hardware Hank, for more than 20 years. He also owned and operated Cone Corner for many years before working and retiring with the Marinette County Parks Department.
During the winter months, he spent time in Crystal River, Florida. Bob had a deep appreciation for the outdoors-cutting firewood, feeding his deer, and sharing good company around the roundtable with a few Busch Lights.
Bob is survived by his wife, Pat; five children: Robert M. (Jennifer) Bastian of Marinette, James E. Bastian of Albuquerque, NM, Karla A. (Michael) Dorman of Freedom, Karen D. (Brian) DeLaet of Wausaukee, and Daniel W. Bastian of Seymour; 12 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and brother and sister: Norm (Diana) Bastian of Waupaca and Dory Davidson of New Berlin. He was preceded in death by his sister, Beverly; and brother, Howard.
Visitation will be held at First Presbyterian Church of Wausaukee on Friday May 15, 2026, from 9am until time of his funeral service at 11am with full Military Honors immediately following. Pastor Ken Sann will be officiating.
Roubal Funeral Home of Wausaukee is assisting the family with arrangements.