Basil Bloss

Bloss, Basil

Howell, MI

Basil Benjamin Bloss, 83, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025.  He was born on January 14, 1942, in Gaines Township, Michigan to Laverne Bloss and Elma (Muchler) Bloss. He graduated from Swartz Creek High School in 1960.  After graduating, Basil held several jobs, including co-owner of a local gas station before his first call to service. He served in the Army from 1965-1967 with his last post in Bindlach, Germany as Specialist E5.  After returning from  overseas, Basil started working at the Swartz Creek Department of Public Works.  He met the love of his life, Coralene Jackson, on a blind date in February 1968. They married on August 24 of that year. Their union of 57 years was filled with many adventures.

Basil will be remembered for his participation in many activities with his church and community. He assisted with both Boy Scout & Girl Scout troops during his own children's involvement, and later became Scoutmaster of Troop 122, supporting many of his scouts to reach the rank of Eagle.

He retired from Swartz Creek DPW in 1995 after 28 years of service, 22 of which he was foreman. Following his retirement, he worked part-time at Gillroy’s in Swartz Creek where he enjoyed helping those who came in the store and maintaining a connection to the community.

He and Coralene moved to Howell in 2006 where they joined First United Methodist Church of Howell. While on the family farm, he found peace and solitude outdoors, enjoying hunting, gardening, mowing the lawn, or just being outside. He participated in many mission trips over the years to Costa Rica, Panama, Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and several in the U.S.  He was a faithful participant in many local missions as well, including the CROP Walk, Walk for Warmth, and Gleaner’s Food Pantry. For all these things he will be remembered for his strong devotion to his faith and family, along with his kindness and servant's heart.

Basil will be missed by his loving wife, Coralene; his children, Christopher (Jennifer) Bloss, Ruth DeLong; siblings, Beverley Hartman, Bradley Bloss; grandchildren Alexandra (Jorge), Elizabeth (Caleb), Nathaniel, Andrew, Michaela, Josephine, Zachary; many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Laverne and Elma Bloss; brother, Bernard Bloss.

Basil’s family and friends are invited to gather from 3-7pm on January 16, 2026 at Borek Jennings Funeral Home, Howell Memorial Chapel in Howell, Michigan. His Celebration of life will be held at Noon on January 17, 2026 with a visitation held at 11am at First United Methodist Church in Howell. Pastor Doug McMunn will serve as celebrant. In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions are suggested to First United Methodist Church in Howell. Please leave a message of comfort for Basil’s family at 1-877-231-7900, or sign his guestbook at www.borekjennings.com.

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