Mr. Wesley Elder Laasch age 79, of Lansing, NC died Monday, May 14, 2012 at the Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Laasch was born December 18, 1932 in Jacksonville, FL to Alfred Mearl and Doris Estes Laasch. Mr. Laasch was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Laasch was a member of Liberty Baptist Church. He served his country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a ham radio operator, he loved to fly model airplanes, hunt and fish. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 16, 2012 at 2:00 pm at the Liberty Baptist Church by Rev. Russell Sheets. Mr. Laasch is survived by: His Wife: Lois Christine Thompson Laasch 3 Daughters: Christine Gale Stuart of Lansing, NC, Gwenn Ackers of Asheville, NC & Cindy Laasch of Green Cove Springs, FL 1 Sister: Janice Beloff of Lake Helen, FL also surviving are 2 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to: Gideons International. PO Box 993 West Jefferson, NC 28694. You may send and view condolences to the family through our website www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Laasch's arrangements.