Gerald R. Laskey
Died Dec. 11, 2016
CEDAR – Gerald
Robert Laskey, 76, of Cedar, passed away Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016 at home with his
loving family.
Gerry was born April 16, 1940 in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, the son of Aloyze and Sophie
(Peplinski) Laskey. On June 26, 1965 at
the Holy Rosary Parish of Isadore, he married Virginia “Ginny” Ann Ojala, who
survives.
Gerry grew up attending Holy Rosary School and then graduated from Glen
Lake High School. He furthered his
education with degrees from Northwestern Michigan College, Ferris State
University and Eastern Michigan University.
His love of learning led to a fulfilling and lifelong career in
Education as a teacher and varsity coach of basketball, baseball and track. He continued more than thirty years of service
to Lake Fenton Community Schools as principal and retired as Superintendent of
Schools.
As a proud community member Gerry served as president of the Genesee
County Superintendent’s Association, a member of the Three District Southern
Lakes Co-op Organization, the Fenton Moose Lodge, Lake Fenton PTO, Lake Fenton
Booster Club, Fenton Chamber of Commerce, Fenton Businessman’s Golf League,
Cedar Hilltopper’s Club, Cedar Chamber of Commerce, Centerville Township
Planning Commission, Cedar Tavern Golf League and the Sugar Loaf Twilight Golf
League.
Gerry’s family will always remember that he truly loved and appreciated
life. Laughing with family and friends
was a priority, as was singing loudly. He spent time with those he loved
enjoying sports, hunting, fishing, and boating.
He showed kindness and respect to everyone he knew and expressed
gratitude for the blessings in his life. Gerry truly led by example to his students,
athletes, children, and grandchildren.
Gerry is survived by his loving wife of fifty one years, Ginny; his
children, Heather (Kevin) Buckley, Shannon Laskey, Kevin GoodCourage; his
siblings, Aloyze B. (Karen) Laskey, Donald G. (Patricia) Laskey, Linus T.
(Betty) Laskey; sister-in-law, Christine (Thomas) Mallery; grandchildren, Emmet
Buckley and Miles GoodCourage; and countless friends and extended family
members.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. with the Rosary to be
prayed at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 15th at the Holy Rosary Parish of
Isadore. The mass will be celebrated at
11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 16th with the family greeting friends one hour
prior to the mass, also at the Holy Rosary Parish. Burial will be held in the Spring in Mount
Calvary Cemetery. Father Donald Libby
will serve as Celebrant.
Memorials may be directed to Cedar Hilltopper’s Club, 7949 S. Schomberg
Rd, Cedar, MI, 49621 and/or Holy Rosary Church, 6982 S. Schomberg Rd, Cedar,
MI, 49621.
Please share condolences and memories with Gerry’s family below:
Ginny and Family. Please accept our deepest condolences on Gerry's passing.
ReplyDeleteJoe and Carol Brzezinski
Sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful man. Know that you are in our thoughts during this time.
ReplyDeleteMy Mother, Mary Ellen Kelley, sends her love and prayers to Ginny, Heather and Shannon. She wishes she could attend the funeral. Gerry was a great guy. He will be missed. Remember the good times and his love of life.
ReplyDeleteMike and Susan Kelley
Oh my lord, I just talked to my dear friend last week. I am in Shock! I just heard about it. I loved the man. What a dear friend he was. Please accept my deepest sympathy. I will truly miss Him! Gin we are so sorry. I still can't believe it!
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ReplyDeleteI, Nettie Holtslander, knew and worked with Gerry as a secretary for many years at Lake Fenton High School as he moved through the ranks.
First as a teacher, then as HS Principal and than as Superintendent. He was efficient in his position and always kind and pleasant to everyone.
Saddened to hear of Gerry's passing. Thoughts and prayers are with Ginny and her family����. You were so blessed to have him over 51 years! Deb and Gary Hampton (GMAC)
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear of your loss So sorry to hear about Gerry. I saw the obituary in the Flint Journal. Our thoughts are with you and your family Ginny. David & Kay Joseph
ReplyDeleteWe send our most sincere condolences to you Ginny, Heather, Shannon and to all of Gerry's family and friends upon hearing of his untimely death due to serious health challenges. It all has to be such a tough time emotionally and physically for you. We know that you were there in every way for Gerry and with him in that journey. All of you have certainly been in our thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteGlenn misses seeing Gerry at the club -- he always enjoyed visiting with him, and found him to be someone who had interesting experiences in life and was easy to converse with. I have enjoyed chatting a bit with you Ginny, and found your daughters to be such fine, friendly, and accomplished young ladies. I had met them a couple times at the annual Leelanau Co Zonta 8th Grade Girls' Educational Day.
It's sad that you had to lose Gerry in the prime of retirement life, and that he can't watch his grandchildren grow up. May Gerry now rest in peace in the presence of our Lord. He, and all of you, will continue to be in our prayers. Glenn attended his funeral but unfortunately I was unable. We will have a Mass for him at Holy Rosary.
Sending hugs and love,
Judy and Glenn LaCross