
William C. Baasch was born to David and Clara (Jungnitsch) in the house built by his father in Lake Township, rural Tower City, ND. He was born March 3, 1924. He attended Kelly School, rural Tower City, ND until the 8th grade. His freshman and sophomore year he attended Valley City High School living with his aunt and uncle George and Toots Holter. He graduated from Page High School in 1942.