1950-2021
Lynn Laski passed away on August 29, 2021 after a short battle with cancer. He was born in Rice Lake, Wisconsin on March 30, 1950 the son of Ben and Joan Laski. The family moved to Hastings, Mn in 1960 and Lynn graduated from Hastings High School in 1968. He attended Forestry school in tn Tomahawk, WI and on Feb. 28, 1971 married Barb Bahls. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this year.
Lynn and Barb settled in Nisswa, MN where he was employed at the lumberyard until he started Laski Construction with his brother Larry.
Lynn and Barb enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and traveling extensively to Alaska and Canada. Lynn was a drummer in several bands over the years and he also played base guitar in a band with his brothers called Sawtooth.
Lynn was an artist who taught himself many skills including taxidermy, woodworking, and oil paints. Many of his works are a reminder of his talents.
Lynn is survived by his wife, Barb, and siblings Linda Frolik, Larry (Mary), Lee (Shari), Ben (Sandy) and LuAnn (Brad) Wagendof. Brother-in-law John (Anita) Bahls, his special cousin Ricky Palmquist who called him ‘brother”, his Aunts Darlene and Diane, and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
A private family gathering will be held to celebrate Lynn’s life.
