James Laski

James Richard Laski, 90, passed away on May 4th, 2025. He resided at The Waterford in Colby, but was a long-time resident of Owen, WI. Jim was born on March 23, 1935 in Deer Creek, WI to Joseph and Gabriella (Baronsky) Laski. He was the second youngest of seven children. Jim grew up on a farm in Withee, WI and attended Spring Valley Grade School and Withee High School, where he met his future bride, Stella Harycki.

Jim entered the Air Force in Feb, 1954 and was stationed at Lackland and O'Hare Air Force Bases where he trained as a Jet Engine Mechanic. Jim was honorably discharged in 1958 as a Staff Sergeant and earned the Good Conduct and National Defense Service Medals.

Jim married Stella Harycki on August 16, 1958. Together they raised their two children, Linda and Allan at their home in Owen. Jim and Stella had 54 years of marriage together before Stella succumbed to cancer.

Jim began his career, after the Air Force, at Bergstrom's Town & Country. He then partnered with Art Marcott and worked for Allied Van Lines, a long-haul moving company. Jim started a business as Jim's Mobil Service on the east side of Owen. He then started working for Clark County Highway Department where he retired after 24 years of service as a patrolman.

Jim's hobbies included hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, traveling, and giving UTV rides to anyone interested in going for a ride. Jim & Stella enjoyed taking road trips to see the country and visit family. Jim took many hunting trips out west with family and friends making many wonderful memories for all. After Stella's passing, Jim enjoyed spending time with his great-friend Marge Jalowitz and the Jalowitz family. He enjoyed all the family get-togethers and perogies.

James was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Stella, and son, Allan and daughter-in-law, Pamela (Peissig) Laski. He is also preceded in death by his brothers George, Louis, Anthony, Jerome and sister Margaret Ladonis.

James is survived by his daughter, Linda (Mark) Levan: grandchildren Aislinn (Scott) Koenig, Gwendolyn (Lucas) Pierce, Fr. Adam Laski, Benjamin (Alicia) Levan and Hunter Levan; great-grandchildren, Mathew, Noah, Carter, Delilah, Camden, Gabriel, Asher and Russell; sister Constance (Walter) Pacewicz and many nieces and nephews.

A Catholic Mass will be held June 14th, 2025 at 11:00 am at Holy Rosary Church (Owen, WI) with visitation beginning at 10:00 am. Lunch to follow the Mass. Private internment.