James Robert “Bob” Bastron, 66, of Ottumwa died at 7:52 a.m. March 11, 2025.
He was born February 5, 1959 in Ottumwa to Robert A. “Bob” and Mary Therese Schwartz Bastron. Bob married his best friend and love of his life, Sarah Ream September 1, 1979.
A 1977 graduate of Ottumwa High School, he went on to work at Cargill as a supervisor.
Bob was a member of St. Mary of the Visitation. He loved golfing, fishing, and especially loved spending time with his family.
Surviving is his wife, Sarah; 4 children, Alex (Tasha) Bastron of Montrose, CO, Tommy (Jodi) Bastron of Van Meter, Brooke Bastron (Cole Eklund) of Ottumwa and Michael (Amelia) Bastron of Ottumwa; grandchildren, Andrew, Alexis, Kenzleigh, Karigan, Kooper, Ayden, Eli, and Camden; 4 siblings, Ann (Ray) Reynertson of Wheaton, IL, Sue (John) Heidemann of Davenport, Paul (Darla) Bastron of Kenosha, WI and Tom (Teresa) Bastron of Basehor, KS.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Nicole Bastron.
Visitation will open at 11 a.m. Friday, March 14th at Reece Funeral Home with the family present to greet friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, March 15th at Reece Funeral Home. Cremation will follow the services. Inurnment will be in Memorial Lawn Cemetery at a later date.
Memorials may be made to the family to be designated at a later date
