Russell-Lasher-Obituary

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Russell Lasher

Jun 29, 1929 - Jan 17, 2016

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Sorry for your loss Jim. He was a very kind quiet man. Cindy

Many great memories will remain in our hearts and mind. I remember stopping by the house when Alli and I would be at Terre Haute for Special Olympics. Uncle Russell would share his stories with us. memories are meant to be cherished forever.
We want to extend our sincere sympathy to the family and know you are in our prayers and thoughts.

I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS JIMMY. THEY ARE FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS!!

Uncle Russell always had HIS opinion on so many topics. Anytime he, Anna Mae and Jimmy would come to Evansville for a family reunion or a visit, he'd fill our ears with HIS thoughts. My dad, Leo, always got a kick out of his stories. It was always great to hear the four brothers and two sisters laughing at family stories. When my mom was ill, Uncle Russell mailed her copies of the many letters he sent to the editorial page of the Terre Haute paper. They always made mom chuckle. To cousin...

I always enjoyed knowing Russell and visiting with him in person and by phone. He liked to garden and keep up on current events, and he wanted the best for his son, Jim. I will miss our contact very much. We express our sympathy to Jim and his family.

Gene and Marcia Norman, Terre Haute, Indiana

Although I have never met Russell, I have heard so many stories of the many conversations that "Lasher" had with my late Uncle, Jim Lusco. I am sure that in Heaven they will meet once again and share their stories. To all of Russell's family, we extend our Deepest Sympathy for your loss. Art & Kathie (Lusco) Burkhart

Thank you, Russell, for being such a good friend to Bob Brown for all those years. And thank you for being a friend to me. It was a privilege to know you. Now that your wish has been granted, rest in peace.

Obituary

Russell's Obituary

Russell W. Lasher, 86, of Terre Haute passed away Sunday January 17, 2016 at 6:35 pm in Westridge Healthcare Center. Russell was born June 29, 1929 in Chicago to Russell M. Lasher and Cecelia M. (Doll) Lasher. He retired from the Federal Bureau of Prisons in 1979 and also worked for the Terre Haute City Parks department. Russell is survived by his wife, Anna Mae (Fleck) Lasher whom he married July 11, 1959; a son, James C. Lasher and his wife Maria of Fishers, IN; grandchildren, Elizabeth Lasher and Cielo Garcia; brothers, Donald Lasher and Eugene Lasher and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Mark Russell lasher; sisters, Bettie Ann and Kathy and a brother, Leo. He was a veteran of the US Army and a member of St. Patrick Catholic church. As per Russell’s request there are no services scheduled. Cremation has been chosen. DeBaun Funeral Homes and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.

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