The Rev. Richard G. Laszewski

Uncle Richard I always cherished time spent with you maybe because it was so limited but also because it was so enjoyable to be around someone so dedicated to his cause, informed on the issues and committed to the plight of the repressed and indignant poor peoples of this world all but forgotten by most. Where most see this briefly on CNN, you were our direct human link to a needy part of this world that you truly believed in helping no matter what-and I always loved your insight about the...

We were very fortunate to have Father Richard as a family memnber. For decades he provided his unique wisdom and practical advice on how we should conduct our lives. While he will be missed, his spirit lives, and I believe all of us who were fortunate to know him are better people today because of him.

Steve Laszewski, Green Bay

This is a nice history of Fr Richard's life, a very interesting life: stories of hiding from the Narcos and Shining Path Guerillas, shooting predatory mountain lions, getting bit by a pirhanna which left his hand scarred.

One of life's simple pleasures was spending time with him: he loved a bowl of popcorn, a beer, and a Packer game.

This is a nice picture. He was a good looking trim guy.

A dedicated advocate for the poor, great listener, and learned...