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Richard Lasky Obituary
Fremont - Richard H. "Rocky" Lasky, age 87, of Fremont, formerly of Countryside, IL, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2020, at his niece's home in Appleton. He was born on September 25, 1932 in Chicago, IL, the son of the late Harry and Emily (Puncochar)Lasky. Following his high school graduation, Rocky enlisted in the US Marine Corp where he served during the Korean Conflict from 1952-1955. He later worked in construction and roofing for many years. He then worked at a greenhouse in the gardening and flower industry. While living in Illinois, Rocky was a member and past commander of Dorman Dunn American Legion Post 547 and was a proud member of the La Grange Fire Department. After moving to Fremont, Rocky enjoyed fishing on the Wolf River, doing word puzzles, reading and watching The Weather Channel and CNN. Rocky was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Zittau, where he loved to be the greeter.
Rocky is survived by his son, Rick (Jami) Lasky; his daughter, Doreene (Tony) Carmado; grandchildren, Emily, Ricky, Derrick, Antony, and Nickolas; great-grandchildren, Zoe, Willow, Anna, Ari, Darren, Carmine and Brinlee Marie; his niece, Sharon (Bill) Stanlik; other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his son, Darren, his former wife, Wanda Lasky, and his sister, Virginia Plewa .
A Funeral Ceremony will be held on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at 7:00 pm at the Lewin Funeral Home. Pastor Dan Gibson will officiate. Visitation will be held at Lewin Funeral Home on Thursday, from 4:00 pm until the time of service.
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Jim Arie
June 24, 2020
Chief Lasky, I am so sorry to hear of your fathers passing. I am confident that he was proud of you for many reasons. Sending good thoughts and prayers to you and your family
Frank Viscuso
June 24, 2020
To the Lasky family. I am truly sorry for your loss. I am thankful for Rocky's incredible life of service and dedication to our Country and his community. May he rest in peace.
John & Dawn Salka
June 24, 2020
Thinking of you guys and praying for your Dad
Stan Steadman
June 24, 2020
Chief & family, I'm so very sorry for your loss. Just seeing his picture that shows character, integrity, laughter, honor and this list goes on. I do know his son and know his legacy will live on....Know my thoughts and prayers will be with you in the coming day....this is not the end, but the beginning, I know it's a time of graduation as "Rocky" stepped into the presence of God, that's the faith & hope we have......Good Night "Rocky", we will see you in the morning!
Clayton Thomss
June 24, 2020
We are sorry for your loss. Prayers are with you and your family.
Annie Lamb
June 23, 2020
You were such an amazing man you will be greatly missed Rocky thoughts and prayers to the family
Kimberly Merenkov
June 23, 2020
Dear Rick, Doreene, Sharon, Bill, and Families:
My Mom June and I are so very sorry to hear about your great loss. My mom has very fond memories of growing up with her first cousin--so handsome, so active, and just a lot of fun! She always would tell me how hard working he was. He earned his way through life. For me, "Uncle Richard" was one of the kindest members of our family. He stood out for his smile that could light up a room. I will always remember him as a superb dancer who would make his partner feel so good swirling around a dance floor. Through the years, my handsome uncle seemed to barely age--so vibrant, part of that "can do" generation. He knew how to stay in the moment and enjoy that moment fully. As the years went by and family members get so busy with their own paths in life, I would enjoy hearing about him from his beloved niece Sharon who loved him dearly and took great care of him--cooking him all that great ethnic food of all our childhoods and helping him in recent years when the going got tougher for this proud man. And Sharon's husband Bill steadfast in his support too. Uncle Richard's mother, my great aunt Emma, would have been so very proud of her son and all he had accomplished in life, as I am sure she would be proud of all of you, the "seeds" he sowed and nurtured, like the beautiful flowers he tended at a greenhouse long ago...I wish he could once more dance with all of us, especially Aunt Wanda, and his sister, my Godmother Aunt Virgie. I imagine Uncle Richard now reunited with his son Darren, lifting him high into the clouds with those once again younger chiseled arms wrought from hard work, bringing that smile to wipe away our tears.
With Deepest Sympathy and Love,
June and Kim Merenkov
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