Richard S. Talaska

Talaska, Richard S. Born to eternal life on April 14, 2009 at the age of 91 years. Beloved husband of Jean R. (nee Molenda) for 68 years. Much loved father of Fr. Richard J. Talaska, Arlene (Mark) Voelz and Vivian (Bruce) Kuss. Dearest grandfather of Katie (Cpt. Kurt Jerke PhD) and Adrienne (Wesley) Selke. Further survived by 2 great-grandsons Cade and Shea Jerke, 1 sister Della Haack, 1 brother Andrew (Delores) Talaska, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his 5 sisters and brothers. Richard retired from Ladish Corp. after 45 years. Visitation on Monday, April 20, 2009 from 9am to 10:15am at ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC CHURCH, 8500 W. Coldspring Rd, with a Funeral Mass at 10:30am. Interment to follow at St. Adalbert Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Masses in Richard's name would be appreciated.