John Bastek
Bastek, USCG Ret., Captain John A. Spring Lake, Michigan Captain
John A. Bastek, USCG Ret. age 71, of Spring Lake passed away Wednesday,
February 21, 2018 at Heartwood Lodge. He was born September 30, 1946 in
Paterson, New Jersey to Stanley and Eileen (Doran) Bastek. On March 13,
1971 he married Susan Henry in Cape May, New Jersey. John was a graduate
of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT. and University of
Miami School of Law. He served in the Coast Guard for thirty years, his
assignments included tours as a ship's officer (including two as ship's
captain), he was an attorney, a military judge, and did several tours in
administrative positions. His last assignment was as Chief of Staff of
the Ninth Coast Guard District (the Great Lakes) retiring in 1998. He
was an avid baseball player and a fan of all sports. He will be greatly
missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his loving wife Susan; two
sons, Neal (Susannah) Bastek and Ian (Stephanie) Bastek; four
grandchildren: Silvia and Emmett Bastek, and Ayden and Owen Bastek;
sister, Barbara Proden; brothers: William (Marilyn) Bastek, Robert
(Patricia) Bastek, and Stephen (Helen) Bastek; and several nieces and
nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stan and Eileen;
brother-in-law, Joseph Proden. A memorial service with military honors
will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, March 10, 2018 at The VanZantwick
Chapel (620 Washington Ave) with Rev. Daniel Anderson officiating.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions in memory of John may be given to Little Red
House. Please sign the family's' online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com.
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