Judith Lacasa was born Aug. 10, 1936 in Glen Ellen, Illinois. She married Jaime Lacasa May 30, 1969, in Atlanta, Ga. She retired from Iowa State University, following 42 years of teaching in the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures.
She is survived by one daughter, Laura Noble Lacasa (Robinson) Yost, of Mechanicsville; one son, James Noble (Laura) Lacasa, of Eugene, OR.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jaime Lacasa, and her parents.
In lieu of flowers, people may want to contribute to a charity supporting U.S. Veterans.
Stevens Memorial Chapel is assisting Judith's family.