Ann Janet Laskey PDF Print E-mail
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Wednesday, 15 August 2012 09:10
Ann Janet Laskey (nee Carstensen) was born on May 14, 1925, the seventh of eight children in the family of Peter and Anna Carstensen. She grew up on the family farm near Bono , Ohio.
Ann attended a one-room schoolhouse, was valedictorian of her class at Clay High School, and graduated from The Ohio State University with two bachelor's degrees.
Ann had a very successful teaching career and was once nominated to be Ohio's Teacher of the Year.
A generous volunteer, she served on the Grand Rapids Town Council, was the treasurer of the village's historical society, and helped to start the local library branch.
Ann was married for 54 years to Carl Laskey, and she lived in Ohio for most of her life. She spent time in California during the Korean conflict, when Carl was in the U.S. Navy; she also lived in California for the final chapter of her life, to be near her daughter and family in San Diego.
Ann suffered from dementia and died of its complications on August 13. She is survived by a sister, Jean Friend, of Frankenmuth; her daughter, Cathy Zumberge, of San Diego; and three grandchildren.
Family and friends will be received on Friday, August 17, 2012 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Wright-Habegger Funeral Home, 24084 W. Second St., Grand Rapids, OH, where funeral services will take place on Saturday, August 18, at 2:30 p.m. Burial will follow at Beaver Creek Cemetery, Grand Rapids, OH.
Memorial donations can be directed to the San Diego Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
 

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# 2012-08-15 18:38
Rest in Peace "Teach"
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# 2012-08-15 18:49
Mrs Lasky was a great teacher. She had a wonderful sense of humor. Otsego Schools were very lucky to have her. I still use her record keeping class skills everyday. What a kind LADY !
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# 2012-08-15 19:34
MY thoughts and prayers go out to the family, Mrs. Laskey was always one of my favorite teachers she was my teacher in my middle school years then later on in my high school year, she will be greatly missed Mary Beth Cole Salyer
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# 2012-08-15 22:48
Mrs. Laskey was a wonderful teacher at Otsego High School. She inspired me to join the Army which helped me pay for college. I remember flying back from my boot camp in SC back to Ohio. She happen to be flying in from Europe and was on my flight. We were able to sit next to each other and talked about our adventures the entire way back home. Mrs. Laskey touched my life. I'm so glad our paths crossed. My condolences to her family.
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# 2012-08-16 15:44
Mrs. Laskey was the teacher who had the most positive influence in my high school career. She was a wonderful lady who always saw the best in everyone! may she rest in peace!
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# 2012-08-16 17:46
I have wonderful memories of Mrs. Laskey as a child growing up swimming and playing at her home. She was a dear friend to my grandmother and they both taught together. What a great teacher she was. Her snickerdoodles were the best I ever tasted and I now bake them for my girls.
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# 2012-08-16 20:33
Cathy, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. I will always remember your mother fondly. As a teacher and a friend. I remember after graduation your mother telling me that her name was Ann, not Mrs. Laskey. I know your mother has been through a lot since your father's passing. I am sure she has finally found peace. Our condolences to you and your family.
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# 2012-08-17 09:22
What a blessing Mrs. Laskey was to all of us at Otsego! She had the patience of a Saint... She had great humor teaching was her passion.I still use the skills I learned from her to this day! Her journey is over and she can RIP! God Bless her family during this difficult time. God Bless
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# 2012-08-17 12:14
One of the best at GRHS.
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# 2012-08-30 19:27
I never had Mrs. Laskey but will never forget that she had a smile and a "hello" for everyone. She was a teacher from the heart. RIP Mrs. Laskey.
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