Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church Saturday June 24, 2023.
Beloved husband of the late Rose M. Ladage; loving father of John (Sue) Ladage Jr., Yvonne Ladage, Michael Ladage, Louise Krepps, Steven (Toni) Ladage, Rosalie (Gerard) Hentrich and Tina Magruder; adoring grandfather of 17 and great-grandfather of 14; dear brother of the late Fred (Billie) Ladage Jr., Eugene (Mary Jane) Ladage and Bonnie Montle; dear brother-in-law of Mary Lou (Ed) Domijan, James (Mary Jane) Kreilich, Charlotte (Dave) Bahr Sr., Paul (Debbie) Kreilich and the late Francis “Dutch” (Millie) Kreilich and Jospeh “Pete” Kreilich. Our dearest uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend to many.
SERVICES: Funeral at Kutis South County Chapel, 5255 Lemay Ferry Road, on Wednesday, June 28, 12:30 pm. Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital appreciated. Visitation Tuesday 4:00 to 8:00 pm.
John was a great part of our family after he married my grandmother Nancy. I’m an grateful for the time we had with him and will be praying for you all.
So many memories…remember first seeing B/W 8mm movie of St. Nick..
Amazed at his complex 35mm camera, flashbulbs, & light meter at the time..
Showed me what clinkers were in coal furnace in St. Louis
Tried to teach me Horseshoes when I could barely throw them….
Amazed when he had a Polaroid camera….
Let me shoot a .22 to trash old TV Cathode Ray tubes he brought from St. Louis to a ditch on my Uncles farm….
Explained early Xerox machine they had at his work office…
Showed off his Pontiac with power steering & auto transmission….
Amazed at his model airplanes he built & flew down at the farm ..saw one crash into a pecan tree…
Great accordion player..
My Dad was amazed at how Johnny could navigate so good in St. Louis without a map…..
Quizzing us when he studied Catholicism…
Still trying to make pork steaks like you so skillfully did .
A Great Father…
Rest in Peace ..
Sorry for your loss. The family has our prayers and condolences.
John was such a kind man, with a ready smile and sweet chuckle. He was also the best step-dad I could have ever wished for. He dearly loved my mother, and was so good to our family. This meant a great deal as we faced the challenges of her declining health, making it especially important to work together as a team. It has been wonderful to get to know his family members, who have followed in their father’s footsteps of kindness.