Dorothy Lassek

Dorothy E. Lassek of Fullerton, died Saturday, May 4, 2024 at Edgewood Vista in Columbus.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 am Wednesday at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church-Krakow, rural Genoa. Visitation is on Tuesday from with a 4-7pm with a 7:00 pm Vigil service to follow, all at the Church.  Interment is in St. Mary's Cemetery-Pilzno.

Dorothy Elizabeth Lassek was born on February 28, 1936 in Silver Creek, NE to Louis and Stella (KIaus) Tworek.  She grew up in Osceola and attended Polk County schools.  Dorothy was united in marriage to Eugene Lassek on April 26, 1958 at St. Mary's Catholic Church-Pilzno.  The couple farmed.

Dorothy was a member of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church-Krakow where she served on the parish council, the Rosary Altar Society, sang in the choir, and taught CCD.  Dorothy also served as a member of the Nebraska Council of Catholic Bishops, Omaha Archdiocese of Catholic Women, and as Nance County District 25 School Board President.
Dorothy was an avid cook and baker.  For many years she made wedding cakes for numerous young couples in the surrounding areas.

Dorothy is survived by:
Son: David (Lisa) Lassek of Fullerton, NE
Daughter: Diane (Dion) Pryor of Fullerton, NE
Daughter: Denise (Bert) Kollath of Columbus, NE
Daughter: Donna (Marty) Zach of Omaha, NE
Son: Dale (Amy) Lassek of Silver Creek, NE
Grandchildren: Clinton Lassek, Grant Lassek, Natalie (Jeremiah) Traylor, Dawn (Tim) Eisenhouer, Daniel (Mirla Coronado) Pryor, Eric (Alaina) Pryor, Hannah Foust (Blake Knopik), Laci Kollath, Jerry Zach, Tiffany Zach and Thomas Lassek
Great Granddaughter: Blakely Knopik
Great Grandson: Grayson Traylor
Sister: JoAnn (Norbert) Lesiak of Fullerton

She is preceded in death by:
Husband Eugene Lassek in 2022
Parents Louis and Stella Tworek
Infant Son: Gerard Lassek
Grandson: Andrew Pryor