KENSINGTON, Ohio William E. “Big Bill” Lasche Jr., 64, formerly of Hightstown, died Sept. 2 at his home.
Born in Trenton, he graduated from Hightstown High School in 1961.
Mr. Lasche was a hunter, fisherman and fishing boat captain.
He and his brother, Bob, owned an American gasoline station.
Mr. Lasche also traveled the country stringing electrical lines.
Son of the late William E. Lasche Sr. and Elizabeth M. Blyman Lasche, he is survived by son William “Billy” Lasche III and wife Krista Lasche of Bethlehem, Pa.; brother Robert of Virginia; sister Carol of Colorado; and his former wife and longtime friend, René Quattrone-Coppoletta, of New Jersey.
There were no services. Cremation was handled through the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory of New Philadelphia, Ohio.
Those wishing to share a fond memory of Mr. Lasche are invited to sign the online guest registry page located on the funeral home’s Web site.

