John M. LaRose Sr., 84, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025 at his residence.
He was born December 26, 1940 in Perryville, MO to Jesse Robert and Rose Marie (Blechle) LaRose.
John and Regina K. Moore were married on April 26, 1996.
John was the cofounder of LaRose Studio, MidAmerica Farmer Grower, National Conservation Tillage Conferences and AgWiki.com.
He was a member of St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus Counsel #1263 Fourth Degree.
John was the father to three adult children from his prior marriage to Sharolyn K. (nee Ochs) LaRose Brown. One daughter preceded him in death, Lisa LaRose; two sons survive; John M. (Terrie) LaRose Jr. of Perryville, MO, Kurt D. (Claudio Donoso) LaRose of Perryville. One sister survives, Marry Ann Wucher of Perryville, MO.
Other survivors include grandchildren, Isaac, Andrew, Logan, Adam, Sarah, Kayla; great-granddaughter, Lainey; sister-in-law, Anne LaRose of Houston, TX.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter; three brothers, Robert LaRose, Donald LaRose, Merlin LaRose; one grandson, Brett LaRose.
Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, January 17, 2025 at Ford & Young Funeral Home in Perryville and will continue from 8:00 am to 9:30 am on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at the funeral home.
Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am Saturday, January 18, 2025 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Perryville with Rev. Fred Wandera C.M. officiating.
Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery in Perryville.
Memorial contributions may be given to the American Lung Association or St. Vincent de Paul Schools.
Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com.
Ford & Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.