Pasnick, Raymond G. (1945-2007)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 2007 Jul 16 p. 13

Birth date: 1945

text of obituary:

RAYMOND G. PASNICK

Raymond G. Pasnick, 62, of Elmhurst, Ill., died June 23, 2007. He was born to Raymond W. and Margaret Pasnick.

He was a retired District #7 education director and staff member of United Steelworkers for 38 years. He was an Illinois Legislative Director and a field volunteer for U.S. prsidential campaigns. He studied at Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass., Loyola in Chicago, Bethel College in North Newton, Kan., the London School of Economics and the University of Illinois at Champaign. Many relatives and friends were inspired by his outspoken passion for justice and were encouraged to pursue their educations. They were also victims of his practical jokes and recipients of his generosity.

Survivors include his wife, Ann; three children, Katherine, Susan and her husband, Jake Brinton, and Nicholas; and a brother, Victor Pasnick.

Services were held at Lombard Mennonite Church.