Brian K. Bass, age 76, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away at The Pines Assisted Living facility on January 20, 2025, after a courageous battle with Parkinson's disease and dementia.

Brian was born on March 6, 1948, to the late Harlan and Hazel (Feigl) Bass.  He was the oldest of three children who lived happily on Walnut Tree Farm in Sauk City, WI. He graduated from Sauk Prairie High School in 1966. Brian married his high school sweetheart, Denise (Adams) August 27, 1966, and enjoyed 58 wonderful years of marriage together.

Brian studied at Madison Business College and the University of Wisconsin Graduate School of Banking. His career path reflected is love of numbers and strong worth ethic. He became an instructor for the American Institute of Banking. He enjoyed working with numbers and later became the Vice President of Farmers & Citizens Bank. Throughout his career, he worked as a credit manager for Tri-County Farmers Co-Op and as payroll supervisor at Chemeketa Community College in Salem, Oregon. He later worked as accounting manager for Home Health United and payroll supervisor at Great Lakes Educational Loan Services before retiring.

Brian was a life-long baseball card collector. He and Denise enjoyed traveling to many destinations for bank conventions over the years and made some wonderful memories. He enjoyed being on the farm, driving the 4-wheeler to the pond, antiquing with his wife, and spending time with family and friends. He was happiest when he could be outside working on the family farm.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Denise; his three children, Kimberly (Carl) Grinstead, Craig (Luann) Bass, and Corey (Michelle) Bass; his six grandchildren, Nicholas and Reese Grinstead, Danielle Mack, Jillian Bromley, and Tavin and Chase Christianson; and four great-grandchildren, Brooks and Cashton Mack, and Greyson and Holden Perry.  Brian is also survived by his siblings, Nola (Dennis) Weis and Myron (Skyler) Bass. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends including best friends Dick and Liz Rach and his best dog friend Lilly B.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harlan and Hazel Bass, in-laws Hollis and Evelyn Adams, Aunt Shirley Hasheider, and many other loved relatives.

Brian's family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to Dr. John McAuliffe, the staff at The Pines Assisted Living facility, and Kevin and the professionals at Agrace Hospice for their wisdom, guidance, and compassionate care.  Also, to their family and friends for their thoughts and prayers.

Brian will always be remembered for the generous love and support that he gave his family. He was our rock and foundation and will be missed dearly. As you leave this world, we know that you will be well again and looking down on your family smiling. You will continue to guide us with all that you taught us. We love you always and forever.

A family celebration of Brian's life will be held at the family farm when the weather is nicer, and we can gather at his favorite place.