Lawrence Bernard Lage
October 1, 1928 ~ August 26, 2023
Lawrence Bernard Lage, in his 95th year, of Taos, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023, surrounded by family.
He was born October 1, 1928, in Jefferson City, the son of Andrew Bernard and Theresa Bernadine (Veltrop) Lage.
He was united in marriage on February 20, 1954, in St. Thomas to Norine Adelaide Lackman who preceded him in death on December 12, 2007.
Lawrence worked as the head groundskeeper for the Missouri State Capitol before he and his wife opened and operated Lage Gardens for the rest of their lives. He also worked at Paul Lage’s Cabinet Shop. They were vendors for many years with the Columbia and Cole County Farmers Markets.
He was a life-time member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Taos and the Knights of Columbus, and was also involved in pro-life activities. He was a frequent usher and lector in church. He enjoyed genealogy, history, and tending to his many plants and trees.
Survivors include twelve children and their spouses, Alice (Bill) Gathright, Taos; Andy (Sharon) Lage, Mary’s Home; Carolyn (Steve) Baker, Russellville; James (Lisa) Lage, Mary’s Home; Betty (Doug) Distler, Jefferson City; Diane (Neil) Groves, Westphalia; Marie (Ronnie) Massman, Eldon; Debbie (Gary) Hartman, California, MO; Brenda (Craig) Luebbert, Kansas City; Kathy (Roger) Kliethermes, Ashland; Gerry (Carol) Lage, California, MO; and Lori (Jeremy) Tappel, Wardsville; 38 grandchildren; 58 great-grandchildren; two siblings, Bernard (Linda) Lage, and Wilbur Lage, Taos; and several in-laws and other extended family members.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Norine Lage; one daughter, Janice Lage; one son, Joseph Lage; two granddaughters, Audrey Lage and Jessica Hartman; three sisters, Loraine Lage, Mary Haller, Regina Falter; and four brothers, Jimmie Lage, Paul Lage, Walter Lage, and Joseph Lage.
Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Taos with a prayer service at 3 p.m. Additional visitation will be 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesday at the church.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 12 p.m. Wednesday at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church with the Rev. Kelechi Uzuegbu and the Rev. James Finder concelebrating.
Burial will follow at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Cemetery, followed by a luncheon at the Taos Knights of Columbus Hall.
Memorials are suggested to the Vitae Foundation or to the St. Francis Xavier Parish.
Services entrusted to Trimble Funeral Homes – Jefferson City. trimblefunerals.com
Please use the link below to watch a recording of the Funeral Mass.
https://vimeo.com/849579121/aec693cbf7?share=copy
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My dear friend Debbie. I was so sorry to read of the passing of your father. Please accept my condolences on behalf of your entire family.
We will be unable to attend any of the services for you dad due to the death and funeral of my oldest sister (she was 91 years old) We will be attending her services in St Louis on Wednesday morning.
Judith and I love you and by extension, your family.❤️
Ms.Madi we are so sorry for your loss. We pray that you find peace in these difficult times. If there is anything you need please let your family at Tiger Tots know and we will do it. We love you Madi
Betty, Kasie, Alice and all of the Lage family, I am so sorry for the loss of your dad and grandfather. He was such a good guy, always friendly and welcoming in Church or wherever! He would greet me or my Aunt Stella with a “Hey, cuz, how are you doing?” (2nd & 3rd cousins) I wish I could be there to honor his passing, but will send prayers and hugs ❤️