Dr. Waldemar Taraszkiewicz, 81, of Columbia, Maryland, and formerly of La Grange Park, died on Feb. 8, 2018. Born on July 6, 1936, he was a medical doctor.  

Dr. Taraszkiewicz was the husband of Teresa Taraszkiewicz; the father of Marcin (Giulia) Taraszkiewicz and Dominika Taraszkiewicz; and the grandfather of Daniel Taraszkiewicz and Lukas Taraszkiewicz. 

A memorial gathering is on Saturday, March 10 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, 9445 31st St. in Brookfield. Interment is private.