Stanley August Verslues

Stanley August Verslues, 85, of Taos, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at Capital Region Medical Center.

He was born March 21, 1940, in Taos, Missouri, the son of the late Frank and Katherine (Taube) Verslues.

After graduating from Fatima High School in Westphalia, Stanley was united in marriage to Laurine Mary Niekamp on June 7, 1958, in Taos.

Faith, loyalty, and hard work were at the center of everything in Stanley’s life. He was a humble man and led by example.

He enjoyed working with his hands, using those talents during a long and respected career as a skilled carpenter. Stanley supported and was a 50+ year dues paying member of the Carpenters Local 945. For many years he also operated a small family dairy farm which later transitioned to beef cattle.

Stanley was a life-long member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Taos. He was also a member of the Taos Knights of Columbus, the Fraternal Order of Eagles, and the American Legion. He was recognized for lifesaving contributions as a rare blood donor and was an organ donor.

He was always focused on his family and cherished time spent with kids, grandkids and great grandkids. His other passions included sports (grandkids/great-grandkids, Blair Oaks and St Louis Cardinals in particular), fishing, playing cards, going to the cattle sale barn, visiting the casino, spending time at the river cabin and gardening. 

 Stanley is survived by his wife of 67 years, Laurine Verslues, Taos; six children, Ernie (Jan) Verslues, Rocheport; Wanda (Mark) Borman, Henley; Barb (Tim) Wilbers, Wardsville; Les (Gina) Verslues, Wardsville; Stanley Verslues (Eva Rohrbach), Taos; and Joyce (Tim) Bexten, Westphalia; eighteen grandchildren, Travis Verslues; Nathan Verslues; Brian Verslues (Ashley); Stacie Frank (Matt); Tyler Verslues; Jordan Verslues (Shelby); Ashley Barb (Kevin); Ryan Borman (Courtney); Eric Borman (Lauren); Daniel Wilbers (Jessica); Austin Wilbers (Megan Wieberg); Cody Verslues (Paige); Kyle Verslues (Heather); Kara Kopp (Will); Cori Verslues; Spencer Bexten (Katelynn); Logan Bexten (Emily); Taylor Bexten; twenty-seven great-grandchildren; and a sister, Joan Hoerschgen, Springfield, MO.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Mike Verslues; and nine siblings, Richard Verslues; Fred Verslues; Albert Verslues; Leon Verslues; Roger Verslues; James Verslues; Herbert Verslues; Angeline Berhorst; Mary Pleus.

Visitation will be held from 4-7 p.m. Friday, January 30, 2026, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Taos with a prayer service beginning at 3:30 p.m. Additional visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, January 31, 2026, at the church.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 31, 2026, at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Taos with the Rev. Monsignor David Cox officiating. Private family entombment will be held at a later date at the St. Francis Xavier Cemetery Columbarium.

Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Francis Xavier Capital Campaign or St. Francis Xavier Cemetery Fund (Columbarium).

Services entrusted to Trimble Funeral Homes – Jefferson City.   trimblefunerals.com