Obit: Lasiuk, Richard W. (1959 - 2011)

Contact: Dolores
Email: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Lasiuk, Kazle, Kocher

----Source: Thorp Courier (Thorp, Clark Co., WI.) April 20, 2011

Lasiuk, Richard W. (14 August 1959 - 14 April 2011) With flag

Richard W. Lasiuk, age 51, of Chisago City, passed away unexpectedly on April 14, 2011, in Afghanistan.

Rick was born on August 14, 1959, in Chippewa Falls, WI, and grew up in Eau Claire, WI.  He was very generous and well liked by everyone, putting others before himself and also had a "major" sense of humor.  Rick lived a very wonderful and exciting 51 years, visiting 101 different countries and serving in six different wars.  He worked hard and played hard, enjoyed golf, bowling, and the Green Bay Packers.  He loved the lake and boating.

Rick is survived by his wife of 28 years, Shawna; children: Leah, Sarah, and Anna; parents: Richard and Mary Ann Lasiuk of Eau Claire; siblings: Debbie Kazle, Jazz-ell Lasiuk, John (Rose) Lasiuk, David Lasiuk, and Joanie (Craig) Kocher.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 5 p.m. Monday April 25, at St. Bridget of Sweden Catholic Church in Lindstrom with visitation from 2 p.m. until time of service at church, with interment at Fairview Cemetery, Lindstrom.

Arrangements were made by the Grandstrand Funeral Home in Lindstrom.  Condolences may be left online at: www.grandstrandfh.com.