1933
Roy
2015
Roy Lashua
April 16, 1933 — May 9, 2015
Roy Lashua, 82, Wausau, died Saturday, May 9, 2015 surrounded by his loving family under the care of Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice Services.
Roy was born April 16, 1933 in Schofield to the late Francis and Mabel (Pigeon) Lashua. He proudly served his country in the US Army in Korean, spending 27 months as a POW. Roy married Carolyn Krueger on February 26, 1960 in Wausau. After 49 years together, Caroyln died on January 21, 2010.
"Saturday May 9, 2015 an American hero passed. His name is Roy Lashua, he was a P.O.W from the Korean war. Who will notice except his children, grandkids, one remaining brother and myriads of nieces and nephews? Roy was a simple man who worked every day, put food on his table, honored his wife and supported his 5 children. He never talked of the war or his captivity, the only thing he asked was to never have to eat rice again. He will be honored this week as he never wanted to be in life, so as you go on this honor flight today think of Papa Roy as he was so proudly known of by the whole family."
~ Barbara Dallman
Roy is survived by his children, Linda Lashua, Paul (Rhonda) Lashua, Christopher (Connie Schultz) Lashua, Theresa (Randy) Buchberger and Michael Lashua; grandchildren, Holly (Josh Woller) Buchberger, Adrian "A.J." (Rachel Schrock) Lashua, Desireé (Kurt Stoeger) Lashua and Brandon Lashua; great-grandson, Connor Anderson; brother, Elmer (Beverly) Lashua; and extended family and friends. He is preceded in death by 12 of his siblings.
A memorial visitation will be at Helke Funeral Home, Wausau on Thursday, May 14, 2015 beginning 3:00 PM and concluding at 7:00 PM with military rites performed by VFW Burns Post #388. You may sign our family guestbook at helke.com.
Roy was born April 16, 1933 in Schofield to the late Francis and Mabel (Pigeon) Lashua. He proudly served his country in the US Army in Korean, spending 27 months as a POW. Roy married Carolyn Krueger on February 26, 1960 in Wausau. After 49 years together, Caroyln died on January 21, 2010.
"Saturday May 9, 2015 an American hero passed. His name is Roy Lashua, he was a P.O.W from the Korean war. Who will notice except his children, grandkids, one remaining brother and myriads of nieces and nephews? Roy was a simple man who worked every day, put food on his table, honored his wife and supported his 5 children. He never talked of the war or his captivity, the only thing he asked was to never have to eat rice again. He will be honored this week as he never wanted to be in life, so as you go on this honor flight today think of Papa Roy as he was so proudly known of by the whole family."
~ Barbara Dallman
Roy is survived by his children, Linda Lashua, Paul (Rhonda) Lashua, Christopher (Connie Schultz) Lashua, Theresa (Randy) Buchberger and Michael Lashua; grandchildren, Holly (Josh Woller) Buchberger, Adrian "A.J." (Rachel Schrock) Lashua, Desireé (Kurt Stoeger) Lashua and Brandon Lashua; great-grandson, Connor Anderson; brother, Elmer (Beverly) Lashua; and extended family and friends. He is preceded in death by 12 of his siblings.
A memorial visitation will be at Helke Funeral Home, Wausau on Thursday, May 14, 2015 beginning 3:00 PM and concluding at 7:00 PM with military rites performed by VFW Burns Post #388. You may sign our family guestbook at helke.com.
Memorial Visitation
Helke Funeral Home and Cremation Services302 Spruce Street
Wausau, WI 54401
Thursday, May 14, 2015
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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