Anthony Lauck

ORAN, Mo. -- Anthony J. Lauck, 90, of Springfield, Ill., died Wednesday, April 17, 2002, at Heritage Manor East in Beardstown, Ill.

He was born Oct. 13, 1911, in Oran, son of August V. and Frances Blattel Lauck. He married Opal Walls, who died in 1995.

Lauck was a graduate of St. Ambrose High School in Chaffee, Mo. He taught at South Rockview School, operated Fleetwood Restaurant in Springfield 22 years and Fleet Co. Inc. for 40 years. He was a member of Church of the Little Flower in Springfield, Elks Club in Chaffee, and state and national restaurant associations.

Survivors include a son, Danny Lauck of Spaulding, Ill.; a daughter, Linda Howard of Sherman, Ill.; three grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Burial was in Cape County Memorial Park in Cape Girardeau, with Msgr. Richard Rolwing officiating.

Boardman-Smith Funeral Chapel in Springfield was in charge of arrangements.

Announcement courtesy of Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel.