Joseph (Patrick) Lashmet

May 1, 1936 - June 8, 2025

Joseph (Patrick) Lashmet of Decatur, IL passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025 at Lincolnshire Memory Care.

Pat was born on May 1, 1936 to Jonas and Audrey Lashmet in Winchester, IL. He was a graduate of Western Illinois University. He served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Korea. He was a Quality Assurance Supervisor at Firestone Plant in Decatur, IL, retiring after 30 years of service.

Surviving is his wife of 66 years, Phebe Louise Lawshe. He was the father of four children, Victoria (Richard) Orr of Springfield, IL, Julie (Steve) Malone of Bandera, TX, Aimee (Timothy) Fyke of Forsyth, IL, and Sean Lashmet (John Crisp) of Kansas City, MO. Also surviving are seven grandchildren, Taylor (Emilee) Dee, Danielle (David) Hodge, Amanda Dee, Sydney (Ethan) Sturgis, Ryan (Madyson) Fyke, Meghan Orr, and Addison Fyke and six great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Leland Orr and three son-in-laws, John Dee, Richard Orr, and Steve Malone.

Pat was known by his friends as Coach. He was an avid sports enthusiast, loving golf, St. Louis Cardinals baseball, and football. He and his wife were ardent fans of St. Teresa High School. He loved spending time with his many friends at Curly's. He had a great sense of humor, always telling stories and jokes. He loved showing off his strong arm and was willing to arm-wrestle anyone.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Decatur Family YMCA, 220 W. McKinley Ave., A, Decatur, IL 62526.

Services will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Church on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Visitation will start at 10 a.m. followed by services at 11 a.m. with Military Rites. Lunch will follow.

He was happiest when he was with his family and grandchildren. Heaven has gained a new head coach.

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Published by Decatur Herald & Review from Jun. 12 to Jun. 13, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Lashmet

14 Entries

Lana Clark Metzger

June 30, 2025

Dear Phoebe and family I am so sorry to hear about Coaches passing. Sending warm hugs and prayers

Ahamad Montazer

June 17, 2025

I am Suzanne Lashmet's husband, Ahmad Montazer. I have met and joined this wonderful family over 40 years ago. Uncle pat was a very good and proud man. We lived in California and now reside in Maryland. Every time we travelled to Springfield to visit Reg and Liz Lashmet (My in-Laws), and my sisters-in-law occasionally we would have the opportunity to visit Uncle Pat, Aunt Muffet and Tim Fyke's family. They always greeted us with grace and kindness. He was always kind to me, Suzanna and our children, Laleh, Jaleh and Kaveh. Last time that I saw Uncle Pat was when Uncle Pat and his fellow Korean War veterans from Illinois were visiting WWII Veterans Memorial with Cousin Sean. Suzanne and I met them in DC. He was very glad to see us and of course we enjoyed his and Sean's company for short precious joyful period of time. Their group was to visit other locations. Uncle Pat was alway happy and smiling. His pleasant sense of humor was well known to all. Uncle pat was a great husband, a great father and a great grand father to many beautiful grand kids. We will all miss him dearly. May Uncle Pat rest in peace for ever and ever.

Dean and Megan

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Carissa Highland - Westerfield

June 16, 2025

Coach was friends with my father who passed in 2016 Elmer (Butch) Highland I meet him from going into Curly's and having drinks with my dad. I would love to listen to all of the stories they would all tell. They also loved to tell jokes never a dual moment with the crew at Curly's. He will be missed.

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Cynthia Peterson

June 15, 2025

Prayers for a ice man and his family

Vickie Wade

June 14, 2025

I never met Pat Lashmet but heard so many people talk about him being an awesome athlete. Winchester High School was blessed! I also remember his mother.

Marilyn and Jim Stirrett

June 13, 2025

Phebe and family, we are so sorry to hear of the passing of Pat. Sincere sympathy to all.

Kathie Hornbeek

June 13, 2025

We always loved you
I crawled all over you when you lived at our house with your injury
Mark ,ring bearer, I was the flower girl at your wedding
We have many fond memories of you and Aunt Phoebe. You were a wonderful man
We will miss you and love you always

Claudia Metzger

June 12, 2025

Pat was a wonderful friend and so much fun. Roger and I had many good times with Phebe and Pat. Good times. My sympathy goes out to Phebe and family.

Richard G.Hayes

June 12, 2025

Pat was a very good man. Always happy, always laughing. He loved people and was always a Christian. He was so proud of his family and loved those occasions when he could be with them. Never knew a stranger. He would give you the shirt off his back.

Sherry Lung and Tim O'Keeffe

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John & Judy Newlin

June 12, 2025

To Phoebe and Pat's wonderful families! John and I want to extend our sincere condolences
We were so happy to have shared several trips to Chicago to spend the weekend with the Cullison's. We moved to Bradenton Florida and y'all came down and stayed at the Norfolk Southern "Layby". Thank you for sharing and the privilege to meet Coach.

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