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]

Bob Bastian
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
from the 69th district
In office
January 5, 1999[1] – November 30, 2008
Preceded byWilliam R. Lloyd, Jr.
Succeeded byCarl Walker Metzgar
Personal details
Born(1938-10-21)October 21, 1938
Williamsport, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedJuly 13, 2019(2019-07-13) (aged 80)
Johnstown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseSusie Bastian
Children5
EducationCornell University
Penn State University
OccupationVeterinarian
Websitewww.bobbastian.com
Military service
Branch/serviceUnited States Air Force
Years of service1966–1968
RankCaptain

Biography

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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]

References

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  1. ^ "SESSION OF 1999 – 183D OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY – No. 1" (PDF). Legislative Journal. Pennsylvania House of Representatives. 1999-01-05.
  2. ^ "Obituaries in Somerset, PA | the Daily American".
  3. ^ "Bob Bastian Profile". BobBastian.com. Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus. 2008. Archived from the original on 2007-12-24. Retrieved 2008-11-18.
  4. ^ Hurst, David (July 14, 2019). "Former Somerset lawmaker remembered after fatal tractor accident". The Tribune-Democrat. Retrieved July 15, 2019.
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Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 69th District
1999–2008
Succeeded by