Frederick Eugene Lisko (Freddie), 69, of Slovak, Arkansas passed away at his home Thursday, August 14, 2025. Freddie was born February 3, 1956 in Stuttgart, Arkansas to the late Steve and Clemie (Plafcan) Lisko.
Raised on the family farm in Slovak, Freddie attended Hazen High School, where he played for the 1973 Hornet State Runner-up football team. After graduation Freddie went on to play football at Arkansas State University where he was part of the undefeated, award winning 1975 team and became a team Captain for the ASU Indians in 1978. After graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education he married Babs Baldwin in February 1979, and they had 4 children. They made their home in Slovak where Freddie was a passionate farmer for over 45 years.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara (Babs Baldwin) Lisko. Freddie is survived by their four children Jennifer Holzhauer (Blake) of Fayetteville, Arkansas, Katie Madden (Matt) of Dyersburg, Tennessee, Brian Lisko (Ellen) of Hazen, Arkansas, and Zach Lisko (Kristy) of Athens, Alabama. He is also survived by his 7 grandchildren, Landon, Emerson, Lucy, Avery, Molly, Amy Jo, and Connor; 3 step grandchildren, Clayton, Tyler, and Stella all of whom adored their Boppy. Freddie is also survived by 1 sister, 5 brothers, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
As a lifelong parishioner of Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Slovak, Freddie served as a 4th Degree Knight of the Knights of Columbus. He was a member of the Hazen School Board starting in 1990 and served the community for close to 15 years. Freddie was an avid football fan, still supporting the Hornets and Red Wolves every chance he had. His grandchildren were one of his biggest joys. Freddie will be missed by so many, but Heaven gained a special angel.
Visitation will be held Sunday, August 17, 2025 beginning at 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Slovak. Rosary will immediately follow the visitation. Funeral Mass will be Monday, August 18, 2025 beginning at 10:00 AM at Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church with burial to follow in the Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Cemetery.
The family request any memorials made in Freddie’s memory to be made to Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, Slovak, Arkansas or the Hazen Athletics Activity Fund; 305 N Hazen Ave, Hazen, AR 72064
So sorry to hear of Freddie’s passing. The entire Lisko family is in my prayers.