A funeral will be held Saturday, Jan. 6, for 70-year-old Dave Klump of Ste. Genevieve, Mo. who passed away peacefully at home in Ste. Genevieve surrounded by family Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at 2:22 a.m.
He was born April 9, 1953, a son of Larry J. Klump and Georgiann T (Grass) LaRose and step-father Lester J. LaRose.
He married to Shirley (Kertz) Klump June 14, 1975. She survives in Ste. Genevieve.
He is also survived by four sons: Matt (Adrienne) Klump of Bloomsdale, Mo., Ryan (Amy) Klump of Festus, Mo., Tyler (Amie) Klump of Sainte Genevieve, Mo., and Trevor (Allison) Klump of Sainte Genevieve, Mo.; two sisters: Linda (Norman) Bone of Sainte Genevieve, Mo. and Rhonda (Lloyd) Roth of Saint Mary, Mo.; two brothers: Dennis (Sharon) Klump of Brewer, Mo. and Dale (Rhonda) Klump of Ste. Genevieve, Mo.; a step-sister: Gail (Steve) Zoellner of Perryville; two step-brothers: Wes LaRose of Sainte Genevieve, Mo., and Glen LaRose of Brewer; and 13 grandchildren: Nolan, Carter, Olivia, Carly, Kiersten, Logan, Jack, Oliver, Ashlyn, Lydia, Brielle, Zaniel and Myla.
After graduation from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a degree in Agricultural Economics, he joined the sales team at Moorman’s Manufacturing Company. Positioned in the top 100, he was promoted to a managerial position.
Dave later changed careers, creating and developing the properties of Mississippi Lime Company as the property manager.
After retirement from Mississippi Lime, he continued farming full time, which was his lifelong passion.
Dave was a member of the Ste. Genevieve Elks Club, Knights of Columbus 1037, Ste. Genevieve Catholic Parish, Valle Catholic School Alumni, University of Missouri Alumni and an avid Mizzou sports fan.
He was a supporter and donator to Food for the Poor Inc. and supporter for the Center for Life.
Online condolences can be left at www.baslerfuneralhome.com.
Visitation will be 3:30-8 p.m. beginning with the Rosary Friday, January 5, 2024 and 8-9:15 a.m. Saturday, January 6, 2024 at the Basler Funeral Home in Sainte Genevieve, Mo.
A funeral for 70-year-old Dave Klump of Ste. Genevieve will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024 at the Church of Ste. Genevieve. The Rev. Gregory Klump will officiate.
Burial will be at Valle Spring Cemetery in Ste. Genevieve, MO
Memorials can be made to Valle Schools Foundation