Bas Oskam

Bas Oskam, age 96, of Dahlonega, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at home. He was surrounded by his family having succumbed to cancer.

Bas was born on September 16, 1928 in Hilversum, The Netherlands to T.W. Oskam and Anna Kapp Oskam. He was educated in Rotterdam, The Netherlands and was married on June 30, 1955 to Eva E. Castor of Oberwesel, Germany. They moved the same year to the United
States, later becoming naturalized citizens.

His career as an electrical engineer spanned decades working overseas in Greenland, The Netherlands, Saudi Arabia and Indonesia; working with NASA during the Apollo missions to the moon was a career highlight.

He called Dahlonega home for 35 years and was active in several civic and community organizations, having served on the Lumpkin County Board of Elections for several years. He and his wife Elly enjoyed traveling the U.S.A. in their camper; hiking, canoeing and also exploring the Northwest Territory, Newfoundland and Labrador. Throughout the years, they travelled to Europe visiting family.

He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Elly, two children, two grandchildren, four great grandchildren, a brother, along with several nieces, nephews and cousins.

A funeral mass will be held at St. Luke’s Catholic Church on May 8 at 11:00 to be followed by a reception with a Celebration of Life.

To offer condolences to the family, please visit Bas’ online guestbook at andersonunderwood.com.

Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home, 2068 Highway 19 North Dahlonega, GA 30533