County of benches: Franklin County
Location of benches: Along Front St., New Haven
Benches Erected by Lions Club of New Haven
Bench Sponsor: C & S Tool & Die
Plaque Text:
IN MEMORY
OF
LION TOM LAGEMANN
Courtesy of C & S Tool & Die
New Haven, MO.
"Thomas J. Lagemann, 71, of New Haven, MO, passed away Monday, June 25, 2018 at New Haven Care Center.
"Thomas was born in Louisiana, Missouri on May 14, 1947, a son of Thomas Henry "Nick" & Margaret Mary (Ballman) Lagemann.
"He was the husband of Judith (Adams) Lagemann. They were united in marriage on October 14, 1972 at Sacred Heart Church, Norborne, Missouri. Judy survives at the home.
"Thomas is also survived by his mother Margaret Lagemann, of Elsberry, Missouri; a son, Aaron, Lagemann & wife Kelly, of New Haven; a daughter, Alex Lagemann, of St. Louis, by brothers, Richard, Bill, Alan, and Gary Lagemann, by sisters, Debbie Foster, Carol Pilcher, Connie Asbury, and Angela Geosling, by three grandchildren, Lydia & Alayna Lagemann and Kensley Welch, by a brother-in-law, John Adams, a sister-in-law, Judy Adams, and by many nieces, nephews, and friends.
"He is preceded in death by his father, by a son, Andy Lagemann, an infant daughter, Tracie Lagemann, a brother Larry Lagemann and an infant grandson Aiden Poteet.
"Thomas was a member of Assumption Church, New Haven, the Knights of Columbus, and New Haven Lions Club, where he also served as president for many years and zone chairman for the last several years.
"Thomas was a Vo-Ag teacher. He was also the manager for MFA stores in Jonesburg, New Haven, and Marthasville, he drove a school bus for New Haven School District and was the owner & operator of Meyers Station in New Haven.
"In his free time Thomas enjoyed being in the outdoors, whether it was camping, canoeing or using his primitive skills. He also enjoyed reading and spending time with his grandchildren.
"Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 27th from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Toedtmann & Grosse Funeral Home, New Haven.
"Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10:00 a.m. at Assumption Church, New Haven, with Father John Deken officiating.
"Burial will be at Assumption Cemetery. Memorials may be given to New Haven Lions Club or Assumption Cemetery. C/O Toedtmann & Grosse Funeral Home" ~ Toedtmann-Grosse Funeral Home