Robert E. Laskowski, Sr.
Sept. 4, 1931-Jan. 3, 1999
Robert E. Laskowski, Sr., 67, of 1514 Inner Drive, Niles, Mich., died following an extended illness at 12:47 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 3, 1999, in Memorial Hospital, South Bend, Ind.
He was born on Sept. 4, 1931, at LaPorte, Ind., to Christine (Jackson) and Jerome Laskowski. He grew up in Chicago, Ill., graduating from Holy Trinity High School, later moving to Niles in 1953.
Mr. Laskowski retired in 1985 from Tyler Refrigeration following 36 years of service. He began studying computers at their origin and continued his education through many schools to maintain proficiency in numerical programming. Following retirement he became a consultant in this area of expertise.
He was a longtime member of St. Mark Catholic Church in Niles, and was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving in the U. S. Army as a corporal.
On Oct. 23, 1954, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Niles, he married the former Patricia Jean Dittmer, who survives.
He is also survived by his children, Virginia ''Ginny'' Day of Harbor Springs, Mich., Linda Stewart of Granger, Ind., Jerome Laskowski of Newberry Park, Calif., Robert E. Laskowski, Jr., and Susan L. Laskowski, both of Niles; five grandchildren, Joshua and Joel Moore, Ashley Day, Devin and Shane Laskowski; and by his sister, Patricia Thorn of River Grove, Ill.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Campbell, who died in 1996.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 7, at St. Mark Catholic Church, with the Reverend Joseph W. Koma, C.S.C., officiating. A flag presentation officiated by John McLaughlin, commander of American Legion Post 26 will follow the graveside committal at Silverbrook Cemetery in Niles.
The family will receive friends in the narthex of the church one hour prior to the Mass, and the Rosary will be recited.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mark Catholic Church.
Arrangements are by the Halbritter Funeral Home, Niles.
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