RACINE – On January 18, 2016, Lou passed peacefully surrounded by his family. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Louis and Lillian Dobovsky, and his maternal grandparents, Samuel and Frances Beer. He is survived by his loving parents, Phillip and Miriam Dobovsky of Racine, WI; his devoted sisters, Frances (Patrick) McMullen of LeRoy, NY and Shana (Rodney) Fields of Oak Creek, WI. He will be greatly missed by his adoring nephews, Noah, Adam and Maxwell Fields; his caring and supportive aunts, uncles and cousins, along with many treasured friends from near and far. Lou was employed for over ten years as a Systems Analyst at Becker Professional Education (A division of DeVry). Lou's positive energy was contagious and his zest for life was constant. Music was his passion and his love for it was deep. He had an appreciation for a wide variety of music and always shared his eclectic taste with the world. While he enjoyed playing a wide range of instruments, his heart belonged to the guitar. He enjoyed composing and playing music with others, along with frequenting live music across the country. He was a lover of nature, and had the amazing ability to find beauty wherever he would go. He was passionate about food, and had the utmost respect for an excellent meal. Lou was an avid traveler and was able to leave his footprint across nearly every state in our country and throughout all corners of the globe. A true gentle giant, who could find humor in any setting. Lou's spirit was truly one of a kind and will live on through everyone who was blessed enough to know him. Condolences may be sent to the family via the Purath-Strand Funeral Home web site. www.purath-strand.com . In lieu of flowers, please direct donations to your charity of choice in honor of Lou. A Memorial Service to honor and celebrate Lou's life will be held at a future date.