Stefan Mark Basham, 47, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Friday, September 20, 2024 at University of Missouri Hospital & Clinics in Columbia, MO. He was born July 14, 1977 in Sedalia, MO.  He is the son of Frieda (Samson) Basham and the late David Basham.

Memorial mass will be at 10:00 A.M. Friday, September 27, 2024 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, St. Patrick Chapel with Fr. Joe Corel as celebrant. Inurnment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, with military honors. Rosary will be recited at 5:15 P.M. Thursday, September 26, 2024, at McLaughlin Funeral Chapel, followed by visitation from 6:00 unitl 8:00 P.M. Memorials are suggested to Wounded Warrior Project or Midwest Transplant in care of McLaughlin Funeral Chapel.

Stefan was raised in Sedalia and attended K-12 at Smithton School.  He was a 1995 graduate.  He was a 2003 graduate of Missouri Valley College with a Finance degree. He then went on to get his teaching certificate through the University of Missouri-St. Louis, and a Master’s degree and an Education Specialist degree from William Woods University. Stefan was currently teaching 7-12 Math at Otterville School.

Stefan proudly served with distinction in the United States Army. He was deployed to Qatar during the Second Persian Gulf War and later served a tour in Italy. He always felt honored to be able to represent his great country.

From the time he started playing soccer in the 4th grade, Stefan was an avid soccer fan. He always enjoyed watching World Cup soccer every four years, as well professional soccer leagues around the world.  He also coached high school soccer for several years and had a special place in his heart for his players.  Stefan had an exceptional interest and vast knowledge of family history and was the official family genealogist. He loved any history, especially local, civil war and presidential.

Stefan gave hope and life to those he would never know by generously registering as an organ donor. His wishes were honored. He would be very proud.

Stefan enjoyed his large family and spending time with his parents, brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews.  His friends were also a very important part of his life.  He treasured every one of them.

Survivors include his mother, Frieda Basham, three sisters, Ramona Kroenke (Dwight), Maria Letourneau (Todd), Bernadette Basham, and one brother, Aaron Basham.  Four nieces, Amanda Budea (Bogdan), Heather Millard (Ky), Erin Letourneau and Averi Kroenke; and two nephews, Trevor Kroenke and Tyler Kroenke (Carolyn).  He was preceded in death by his father, David and brother, Michael.