Bob Bastian
American politician (1938–2019)
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William Robert Bastian[2] (October 21, 1938 – July 13, 2019) was a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing the 69th District.[3]
Preceded byWilliam R. Lloyd, Jr.
Succeeded byCarl Walker Metzgar
BornOctober 21, 1938
DiedJuly 13, 2019 (aged 80)
Johnstown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Bob Bastian | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 69th district | |
| In office January 5, 1999[1] – November 30, 2008 | |
| Preceded by | William R. Lloyd, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Carl Walker Metzgar |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 21, 1938 |
| Died | July 13, 2019 (aged 80) Johnstown, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Susie Bastian |
| Children | 5 |
| Education | Cornell University Penn State University |
| Occupation | Veterinarian |
| Website | www.bobbastian.com |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1966–1968 |
| Rank | Captain |
Biography
Bastian and his wife lived in Friedens, Pennsylvania, and had five children. He retired prior to the 2008 election, having joined in 1999, and was succeeded by Republican Carl Walker Metzgar.
On July 11, 2019, Bastian was accidentally crushed by a rolling tractor's wheel on his farm. He died on July 13 at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.[4]