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James Walter Lacksonen, 86, departed to be with the Lord November 18, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio. He was born October 17, 1936 in Ashtabula, Ohio to Matt and Naomi Lacksonen. He graduated from Ashtabula High School in 1954. Jim earned Chemical Engineering degrees from The Ohio State University. After a few years in industry, Jim enjoyed a 30 year career as a professor at University of Toledo.
Jim was an avid watercolor painter, focusing on midwestern outdoor scenes. He was engaged in Boy Scouts his entire life, earning an Eagle Scout and Hornaday Conservation awards, and later served as troop leader and regional director. He was physically active in walking, camping, and cross-country skiing. He was an amateur naturalist, familiar with most midwestern flora and fauna.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his loving wife, Ann. He is survived by his children, Tom (Elaine) of Menomonie, WI, Todd (Cheryl) of Dublin, OH, Ted (Julie) of Cottonwood AZ, Trina (Mike) Damas of Columbus, OH; his seven grand-children and three great-grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be held at Christ Presbyterian Church in the spring.
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Brian Miller
March 23, 2023
I was a walking partner with Jim for a few years while he lived in Gambier. We both loved classical music and the outdoors. He had an extraordinary mind and was engaging and knowledgebable about many things. I will miss him.
Cindy Crecelius
January 11, 2023
Trina and Lacksonen Family,
Please accept belated condolences for your father's passing. I am a distant relative but had the pleasure over the last 10-15 years of re-connecting with Jim through my parents and watercolor painting. My mother, is Jim's cousin. He visited and helped get my father (and myself) interested in watercolor. I loved Jim's style and he mentored me after my Dad passed in 2015. Please let me know the details of the memorial. I would like to attend and bring my mother if able. Again, sincere sympathy for you and hopes that your memories will help you all through this difficult time.
Cindy Crecelius
Westerville, Ohio
Carolyn A. Schell
December 8, 2022
You have my sincerest condolences on the passing of your father. My brother,Tom Schell knew your father at UT-chemical engineering- and introduced me to him after he purchased many of his watercolors for his home which we all enjoy to this day! I was able to purchase one with birch trees for my parents which they enjoyed and another for myself, which I have hanging in my new apartment. Friends always remark fondly about your Dad's paintings. He will be missed.
Greg and Christy Andrews
November 30, 2022
Professor Lacksonen was a great instructor. He had a way of making complex concepts relatively easy to understand. That didn't stop him from telling our Intro to Chem Engineering class to "Look to your left, look to your right. One of you three won't be here at the end of the semester." Fortunately my wife to be and I both made it through. We are grateful for the exciting careers he helped open up for us.
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Timothy Lawrence
November 27, 2022
I was blessed to have known Jim for a short time in Toledo, at CPC. We shared ideas and experiences of God´s universal love, the nature of free will and fly fishing. He was an important link in my chain of being. I am so thankful to have known him and his loving wife Ann.
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