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Wrestling champ devoted to family, religion
Ronald "Lulu" Lax | July 5, 1931 - June 7, 2009
StoryDiscussionCarolyn Barker - carolyn.barker@nwi.com, (219) 933-3229 | Posted: Monday, August 3, 2009 12:00 am | No Comments Posted
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.Indiana Wrestling Hall of Famer Ronald Lax yielded to religion and family, nephew David Lax Jr., said.
"Uncle Ronald was a very loving family man who enjoyed his many children and grandchildren, and he was devoted to his wife," Lax said. "On a personal note, when my father died, he was like a surrogate father to me and my sisters."
Family depicted Lax as soft-mannered, jovial, fun-loving, helpful and committed to his Mormon church.
Lax began his wrestling career as a freshman at East Chicago Washington High School.
"I remember the days when I would visit (their) home and was thrown into the basement where all four Lax brothers would make me wrestle with them," cousin Bob Falcone mused. "They needed some new fresh meat."
The youth received honor as the only East Chicago wrestler to win the conference title four times.
He excelled with the Big Ten championship team at Ohio State University in the 1950s.
As family genealogist, Lax designed a family keepsake calendar book, complete with pictures, quotes and thoughts for the day, his wife, Donna, said.
Lax, who had diabetes and a weak heart, completed a preliminary funeral service, she said. It stated he loved Jesus Christ and his family, and enjoyed nature, a trouble-free car, education and spaghetti.
"He was a fun guy and a very good person," his wife said. "I am not saying he was a perfect man, but he was perfect to me.
"He was blessed to live 25 years after he had a heart attack and open heart surgery. This time it was time to go."
Ronald "Lulu" Lax, 77, was married to Donna Lax for 58 years. He was father of four daughters. He had 21 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. The Indiana Wrestling Hall of Famer and retired math teacher died from heart problems. Funeral services were held June 13 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Mesa, Ariz.
3 comments:
Very nice of Bob and David to do this!
That was very well written.
I just want you to know that we have received more notes and cards of condolences from Indiana from people who read the tribute. I express my Thanks to Bob and David for their making this nice tribute to our husband/Dad. I am sure he is pleased, too.
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