Richard L. Kasl passed away July 2, 2023, at Crete Area Hospital at the age of 87 years.
He was born on the family farm near Tabor Hall on Aug. 12, 1935, to George, Sr., and Emma (Rezabek) Kasl. Richard attended Mount Pleasant Country School until the eighth grade, and then helped on the family farm. Richard served in the Army National Guard for several years. On May 10, 1955, Richard and Darlene Kotas were united in marriage and made their home place near Tabor Hall. Richard and Darlene were blessed with their only son, Marvin R. Kasl, on July 16, 1957. Richard was a member of Tabor Hall and August Vanek American Legion Post #264. He enjoyed listening to polka music and every Sunday to the All Star Polka Show. Darlene passed away Sept. 14, 1984. Richard later met Shirley Ladman, and on March 19, 1993, they were married and made their home in Dorchester.
Richard is survived by his wife, Shirley, of 30 years; son, Marvin and wife Sharon of Dorchester; granddaughter, Katie Jo Kasl of Phoenix, Arizona; grandson, Brent Marvin Kasl of Dorchester; step-son, Allen Ladman and wife, Karen; step-daughter, Sharon Slama and families; brother, Robert Kasl and wife, Marva, of Dorchester; sisters-in-law, Shirley Kasl and Evelyn Kasl both of Dorchester; many nieces, nephews and other relatives. Richard was preceded in death by his parents; parents-in-law; Edward and Marie Kotas; sisters and brothers-in-law, Evelyn and Elmer Branzovsky, Helen and Edward Halada, Dorothy and Lumir Kotas and Gladys and Warren Burda; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ed and Rosella Kasl, Frank Kasl and George Kasl, Jr.; and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service was July 7. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Dorchester Volunteer Fire Department. Arrangements by Kuncl Funeral Home.
