Vasek

Laddie R. Vasek, 82, of Fayetteville, died Monday, May 22, 2017. Laddie was born in Fayetteville on April 17, 1935, the son of Louis Vasek and Caroline (Byl) Vasek. He married Margie Supak on Oct. 26, 1958 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellinger. He worked as a heavy equipment operator, owned a dairy in Fayetteville for many years, and sold milk to the milk processing plant in La Grange. He enjoyed ranching, tending to his cattle, hunting, fresh water fishing, gardening, playing dominoes, peeling pecans, trail rides, spending time with his friends and especially receiving his hugs from his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Laddie is survived by his wife, Margie; a daughter, Missy Randermann and fiancé Bobby Duncum, of Industry; three sons: Joey and Jodi Vasek of Fayetteville; Mike Vasek and wife, Kathy, of La Grange; Randy “Poncho” Vasek of Fayetteville; a sister, Evelyn Kneblik of Fayetteville; eight grandchildren: Geno Vasek and wife, Molly; Caleb Vasek; Morgan Vasek and special friend, Dustyn Tiemann; Brett Vasek and wife, Cindy; Allyssa Vasek and fiance, Daniel; Tanner Randermann; Reagan Randermann and special friend, Taylor; Hayden Hatfield; and eight great grandchildren: Layne, Quinn, Makynzie, Maddie, B. J., Elizabeth, Tyler and Matilda; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents; son, David Vasek; grandson, Eric Vasek; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Charles and Kathleen (Banks) Supak; two brothers: Jerome and Edwin Vasek; four sisters: Sidonia Kasmiersky, Edith Orsak, Bessie Stammann and Nollie Meinardus. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 25, 2017 from to 7 p.m. at Koenig & Strickland Knesek Chapel in Fayetteville. Family received friends from 5 to 7 p.m. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Fayetteville at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 26, 2017, with Rev. Fr. Nock Russell officiating. Burial will follow at St. John’s Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations are to be made to the Gardenia Janssen Animal Shelter, Fayetteville VFD or a charity of one’s choice. Family and friends can view and sign the guestbook online at www.lagrangefunerals.com.  Koenig & Strickland Funeral Home in La Grange is in charge of arrangements.