Vincent Baseggio Agricultural Scholarship

This scholarship was founded in September, 2020 by the children of Vincent Bassegio.

Vincent was born on May 31, 1930 in Sullivan, Colorado to Victor and Mary (Bettale) Baseggio. He attended Springdale School from 1-8th grade and St. Anthony's School from 9-12th grade. He was drafted into the Army on February 14, 1952 and was honorably discharged February 4, 1954. He spent more than 12 months in Korea. He married Virginia Neises in 1955 at St. Agatha church in Howard, SD. They made their home and raised their five children on the family farm in Atwood. He began farming with his father in the spring of 1954 and then with his brother Lawrence until Lawrence's passing and then his retirement in 2005. 

He was a member of the Atwood Men's Club, St. Anthony's Bazar staff, North Pawnee Ditch Board and received various awards from Great Western Sugar. He was also a lifelong member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church. While farming, feeding cattle, raising hogs and being a devoted husband and father left him very little spare time, he did enjoy playing cards and going out for dinner with other couples. Stopping in the middle of the road to discuss events with the neighbors was also important, especially after a rain. Upon him selling the farm in 2005 he enjoyed taking care of his garden, reading, spending time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Although he had retired he was on call for his family and would always come help. 

Vincent Baseggio, 90, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his children on July 17, 2020 in Sterling, Colorado.