Eugene “Gene” Lashinski, 91 year old resident of Upsala, passed away on October 11th 2025, at Highland Senior Living in Little Falls. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 16th, at St. Mary’s Church in Upsala with Father Jimmy Joseph officiating. A visitation will be held at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the hour of the service. The burial will be held at St. Francis Cemetery.
Eugene “Gene” Richard Lashinski was born on October 12, 1933, to parents Louise (Gwosdz) and Albert Lashinski at home in Swan River Township. He grew up on the family farm, learning lessons in farming from an early age. Gene attended District #13 grade school for several years before attending St. Stanislaus Catholic School and graduating from the 8th grade. In grade school, he found his passion for art by drawing on the chalkboards to decorate them. He would continue to pursue artistic hobbies in his free time throughout his life.
Gene was united in marriage to Irene Atkinson on November 11th, 1953, at St. Edwards Church in Elmdale, MN. The couple moved around the state for several years before making their home in the Upsala/St. Francis area where they would live for over 60 years. Gene began farming at this time and worked as a farmer for most of his life. He was a hardworking man who taught these values to his children. In his free time, Gene enjoyed fishing, gardening, woodworking, and painting. He was also a member of the St. Francis Men’s Society.
Left to cherish his memory are his children, Terri (Terry) Booth of Belle Plain, Phil (Muriel) of Holdingford, Lloyd (Judy) Lashinski, and Nancy (Chuck) Stromberg of Forest Lake; sister in law, Jeanette Lashinski; sisters, Helen, Jeanette, and Diane; 10 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren and one on the way.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife Irene Lashinski; brothers, Ray, Fred, Dan, David, Jim, and Jerry; and sisters, Irene, and Bernice.
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