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Edward Vasko Obituary – 09/13/08


Edward F. Vasko, age 77, of Lester Prairie, died Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008, at the Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park.

He was born June 9, 1931, in Rich Valley Township, McLeod County, the son of Frank and Emily (Charney) Vasko.

Edward was joined in holy marriage to Charlotte H. Mickolichek Oct. 5, 1957, at St. Adalbert Catholic Church in Silver Lake. God blessed their marriage with four children: Laurie, Sue, Randy, and Bob.

The couple engaged in dairy farming for many years.

Edward enjoyed his grandchildren, hunting, fishing, refinishing antiques, and gardening.

He was a faithful member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Silver Lake.

Ed is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Charlotte H. Vasko; children, Laurie Vasko, Sue (Bob) Schantzen, Randy (Shelly) Vasko, and Bob (Eileen) Vasko; 10 grandchildren: Josh and Alex Schantzen, Eric and Kara Vasko, Alicia (Scott) Karg, Christina and fiancée Andrew, Andy, Ryan, Jenni, and Kristi; two great-grandchildren: Karlee and Cole; sisters Margaret (Donald) Benz and Judy (Pat) Finnegan; brother-in-law Ron (Luane) Mickolichek; and many other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Emily Vasko, a sister, Mildred Vasko, niece Ann Finnegan; and nephew Paul Mickolichek.

A Mass of Christian Burial took place Saturday, Sept. 13 at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church in Silver Lake. Father Brian W. Oestreich was the celebrant, and Alice Nowak was the organist. Interment followed at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Silver Lake.

Friends called Friday, Sept. 12 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Maresh Funeral Home in Silver Lake. A parish prayer service took place at 5 p.m.

Casket bearers were Laurie Vasko, Sue and Bob Schantzen, Randy and Shelly Vasko, and Bob and Eileen Vasko.

The Maresh Funeral Home in Silver Lake served the family.

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