James Laszewski

James Laszewski obituary, Schofield, WI

James Laszewski

James Laszewski Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Mid-Wisconsin Cremation Society - Schofield on Jan. 13, 2023.

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James Laszewski of Stevens Point, WI. Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, January 8th, 2023, at the age of 87.
James was born October 21st, 1935, in Stevens Point, son of the late James and Sophie (Wanta) Laszewski. He grew up and attended schools in Stevens Point and joined the United States Army where he served as a medic. On May 28th, 1960, he married LaNaeh Mansavage at Saint Peters Catholic Church, Stevens Point. They were married 56 years 4 months and 26 days.
Jim will be remembered most for his devotion to his family, being a great provider, his quick wit, and a great sense of humor. He worked full-time as a Stevens Point police officer and was a part-time home builder. He taught his children great work ethic and family values. He will also be remembered for his beautiful flower gardens, which he continued to work just this past summer, with help from his children.
He enjoyed fishing trips with his wife to Minnesota and traveling to their favorite destination, Biloxi Mississippi. On family trips, he would pack all six family members into one car and hit the road. A favorite family memory is when he upgraded to a truck camper and traveled across 14 states and Mexico. He also enjoyed taking family vacations up north. For many years, family & friends gathered for cookouts at the family home on McDill pond. Afternoons were spent on the pontoon boat which sometimes included live concertina music. Even at 87 he could dock the pontoon with ease. Another, favorite past time, was playing cards. He taught his children and grandchildren the game of smear, and always seemed to come out the big winner, including the last game of cards he played.
He is survived by his children, Gayle (Jeff Block) Laszewski, Lynda (Nicholas) Louis, Kris Laszewski, and Patrice Laszewski; grandchildren, Ryan and Taylor; great-grandson, Jameson.
He was preceded in death by his wife LaNaeh, infant son James II, parents James and Sophie Laszewski, sister Corrine Kamanski, brother Ronnie Laszewski, mother-in-law Lucille (Adamczak) Mansavage, father-in-law Edward Mansavage, three brother-in-laws Herman Kamanski, Kenneth Mansavage, Richard Manasavage.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, January 21st, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. at Park Ridge & Rookie's Banquet Hall in Stevens Point, WI
Mid Wisconsin Cremation Society is assisting family at this time. Online condolences may be expressed at MWCS.WS
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