Elmer Laurentius

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Elmer Laurentius, 90, of Perryville died Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at Southeast Hospital.
He was born November 4, 1932 in Hilderbrand, MO to Stephen and Theresa (Lee) Laurentius.
Elmer and Barbara Smith were married July 6, 1957 in St. Mary.
He was a construction worker with laborers Local #282 and then for the City of Cape Girardeau and retired from there in 1992. Elmer was an Air Force veteran. He was a member of St. Maurus Catholic Church in Biehle, K.C. IIII in Cape Girardeau, MO, and the American Legion.

Survivors include two sons, Ronald Laurentius of Perryville, David (Rhonda) Laurentius of Ellisville, MO.; daughter, Donna (Curtis Houston) Laurentius of Cape Girardeau; sister, Betty Jones of Jackson, MO; three grandchildren, Ronnie Laurentius, Ryan McGill, Taylor Laurentius; seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and three sisters.
Visitation was Monday, December 12, 2022 at St. Maurus Catholic Church in Biehle.
Funeral Mass was Monday, December 12, 2022 at St. Maurus Catholic Church in Biehle with Fr. Patrick Christopher officiating. Burial will be at St. Maurus Catholic Cemetery in Biehle. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com. Ford & Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.