Harold "Hal" Josef Bass

Harold "Hal" Josef Bass, passed away unexpectedly on August 31, 2024. His life was full of many adventures during his journey. Hal’s love of baseball as a child and into high school brought a scouting team and an offer to enter the baseball farm system. Also in high school, he placed second in the state wrestling tournament. But rather than pursue sports, in 1963 he enlisted in the Air Force. Hal proudly served his country while in Vietnam, trained in air rescue and later as a LRRP team combat medic. After the service, he was a medical equipment sales representative.

Later he became a personal trainer and won the Mr. Minnesota over age 50 bodybuilding competition. 

Hal met his wife Maggie in 1999. Together they enjoyed over 25 years of marriage. Saving the best for last, Hal put his faith and trust in Jesus Christ and truly enjoyed his walk with Christ. 

Surviving Hal is his wife Maggie, daughter Jennifer Gearman (Micheal), and grandchildren Marissa and Trevor Gearman. 

Services will be held at Fort Snelling Cemetery on September 12 at 1:00 p.m. Luncheon will follow services at Hillspring Church in New Prague (200 East 280^th St., New Prague, MN).  Hal’s wife requests no flowers. However, please pray for your family and cherish them.

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