James Edward Laux
May 31, 1944 ~ November 9, 2017
James Edward Laux, 73, of Jefferson City, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2017, at his residence.
He was born May 31, 1944, in Jefferson City, the son of the late Victor Henry and Celesta Josephine (Hentges) Laux.
James was a 1962 graduate of Helias High School.
He served his country in the 1035th Maintenance Company, Missouri Army National Guard for over twenty-five years.
He was united in marriage on April 24, 1965, at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Jefferson City to Linda Lucille Otto, who preceded him in death on July 27, 2010.
Retiring in June of 2010, James was the Front End Alignment Specialist for McKnight Tires for forty years.
He was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church; Mens Sodality; Knights of Columbus, Helias Council; American Legion; and the Boy Scouts of America-Great River Council.
He was a Boy Scout Troup 4 leader, organizer of the Pinewood Derby event and cooked every summer at Camp Hohn. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed running the bingo games at the church.
Survivors include a son, Daniel (Heather) Laux, Jefferson City; a daughter, Lesa (Chris) Wilson, Jefferson City; four brothers, Paul (Fran) Laux, Jefferson City; Johnny (Mary) Laux, Gerald; Joe Laux, Jefferson City; Vince Laux, Jefferson City; one sister, Mary (Duke) Dorge, Osage Beach; four grandchildren, Christopher Adams, Christopher Allen Wilson, Jr., Corey Wilson, Brittany Wilson; and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; and a sister-in-law, Debbie Laux.
Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, November 14, 2017, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with a prayer service at 3:30 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 15, 2017, at St. Peter Catholic Church with the Rev. Charles D. Pardee officiating.
Burial with military honors will be in Resurrection Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to St. Peter Catholic Church, 216 Broadway, Jefferson City, MO 65101; or to Knights of Columbus, Helias Council 1822, Tanner Bridge Rd., Jefferson City, MO 65101.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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So sorry for your loss…He was loved by many…
Sorry for the loss of Jim he was a good man. He was my cousin, haven’t seen him for awhile but always enjoyed talking to him when he would come to my parents house for there fish fry’s that they use to have with all the aunts and uncles and cousins. Prayers to the family.
Our condolences to Dan and Lesa. We will be out of town and will not be able to attend either the wake or the Funeral
Lesa, I’m so sorry to learn of your fathers death. He was a great guy and I’m sure will be terribly missed. May God be with you and comfort you with the knowledge that we all will one day be united with our loved ones.
Lesa: As I said privately your parents were very special to me and both were good people. I am so glad I got to see Jim this summer for a while. I think he was happy with the visit. I have prayed for him every day since the diagnosis and now feel he has joined Linda and they are happy together. Love to you and Dan and all the family.
Condolences to the Laux family from the Gene Gladden family. Gene considered Jim a friend as well as co-worker. Mom and us kids remember that Jim always had a smile for us no matter where we saw him. Hugs to you all! Doralee, Cheryl, Juanita, Janice, Roger and families
Laux family, sorry for your loss. Always enjoyed seeing Jim at Scout functions and other places prayers for every one
May God bless you with his presence during this diffucult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.. Hugs …