Denis Lee Bastian

Denis Lee Bastian of Waupun, known as Beeze to friends, lost his battle with cancer and departed this world surrounded by the love of his family on March 29, 2016 at UW Hospital in Madison, WI.
Denis was born November 24, 1955 to Clayton and Harriet (Milarch) Bastian. He was a crazy, strong, amazing man that enjoyed life and lived it to its fullest. He enjoyed fishing, being outdoors and watching his beloved Packers. Denis worked for Fives Giddings and Lewis for 35 years as a Field Service Representative where he traveled the world. He was also a member of the Army National Guard from 1974 to 1982.

He is loved and survived by his best friend and wife, Debra Giese, his daughter; Jennifer (John ) Logsdon of Ohio and their two children, Sophia and Jack ; his son, Michael Bastian of Waupun and his daughter, Katelyn, his three brothers; Thomas Bastian of Beaver Dam, David (Charlotte) Bastian of Texas and Rodney Bastian of Waupun, plus special family members and close friends.
Denis was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Jerry and his grandson, Darian.

A celebration of Denis’ life will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at Kohls Community Funeral Home, 405 West Main Street, Waupun with Chaplain Dennis Richards officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 9AM until the time of service. Burial will take place at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.

He will be missed terribly and loved always.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Beeze’s name to the Waupun Area Animal Shelter.