Andrew Earl Reaska

December 11, 1964 - February 17, 2021

Andrew “Andy” E. Reaska, age 56, of LaSalle, passed away after a lengthy battle with COPD on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021 at 4:39 p.m. at OSF St Francis Medical Center in Peoria with his son Anthony, his sister Mindy, and his ex-wife Kandi, by his side. Andy was born one Dec. 11, 1964 in Streator, Il to Earl and Karen (Clasper) Reaska, Jr. Andy was studying Business management online at South University. He was a member of Labor Local 1203 and Local labor 393 for many years. He enjoyed playing video games, watching his beloved New England Patriots, Chicago White Sox, Chicago Blackhawks, Phoenix Suns, and wrestling. What Andy enjoyed doing most was spending time with his son, Anthony, his pride and joy. Survivors include his son, Anthony, his mother, Karen Reaska-Spitson, sister, Melinda “Mindy” (Kasondra Vernetti) Reaska, brother, John (Shannon Dominguez) Reaska, sister, Heather Reaska-Nelson, his sons mother Kandi Reaska, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles. He was preceded in death by his father, Earl Reaska, Jr, paternal grandfather Earl Reaska, Sr, paternal grandmother, Ersa Reaska, maternal grandfather, Lester Clasper, maternal grandmother, Erma Minkler, and Miss Kitty, his favorite cat. Cremation rites have been accorded. Schmidt-Haller Burial and Cremation Services in Peoria is in charge of arrangements. There will be a celebration of Andy’s life at a later date. Memorials may be made to Andy’s sister, Melinda, for Andy’s final resting place with his father in Riverview Cemetery in Streator.