Obit: Laboda, Dennis A. (1944 – 2017)

Contact: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Laboda, Sliva

----Source: THORP COURIER (Thorp, Clark County, Wis.) 25 Jan 2017

Laboda, Dennis A. (29 MAR 1944 – 14 JAN 2017)

Dennis A. Laboda, age 72, of Thorp (Clark Co.), Wisconsin, passed away at his home on Saturday, January 14, 2017. Burial of remains will take place at St. Mary's Polish Catholic Cemetery in Lublin at a later date. No services were held.

Dennis Alan Laboda was born on March 29, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John S. and Bernice (Sliva) Laboda. He was raised and received his education in the Chicago area, graduating from Fenton High School in Bensenville, Il. In 1962. He then attended U-W Whitewater for two years before being drafted into the U.S. Army, serving during the Vietnam War. After his discharge, Dennis returned to Bensenville and worked at his father's foundry, Perm-Sand Industries, in which he later became a part owner. In 1977 he moved to Thorp, where he purchased his maternal grandparents' farm Dennis worked for several years at Weather Shield in Greenwood, WI, until his retirement.

He had many interests, but especially loved his cats, woodworking, gardening and being outdoors.

Dennis is survived by his mother, Bernice Laboda of Lamoille, Il.; three brothers: Ron (Judy) Laboda of Cummings, Georgia; Melvin Laboda of Lamoille, Il.; Ray (Lynn) Laboda of Princeton, Il.; one sister, Diane Laboda of Lamoille, Il.; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.cuddiefh.com.  Thorp Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.