Laura M. “Dee Dee” Slechta, 59, of Bowler, passed away on Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at her home. Born on Sept. 4, 1958, in Milwaukee, she is the daughter of the late Charles and Irene (McGee) Moon. Laura lived in Racine for most of her life, moving to Bowler in 2013. She was known for always making people laugh and smile. Dee Dee loved having fun with her children and grandchildren.
Laura is survived by her children, Jamie Slechta, of Cicero, Illinois, Roxy (Nathan) Leger, of Madison, Daniel Slechta, of Racine, and Lori Slechta, of Racine; four grandchildren, Sarah, Laura, Jonathan and Benjamin; her siblings, Robert Little, of Gresham, Dana “Sonny” Price, of Bowler, and Delbert Moon, of Kansas City.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, David, Dennis and Fred; sister, Charlene Moon; and sister-in-law, Bonnie Little.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at Swedberg Funeral Home in Gresham with the Rev. Scott Ludford officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday from noon until the time of the service.