John Lavern Gladbach, 69, of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Monday, September 2, 2024 at Boone Hospital in Columbia, Missouri.
Born June 7, 1955, in Hinsdale, Illinois, the son of Walter and Wanda (Hunt) Gladbach. On June 12, 1976, in Kirksville, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Sharon Sanford who survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Christopher Gladbach of La Plata, Missouri and Jeremy Gladbach of Hannibal, Missouri; one daughter, Sonya (John) Kuruda of Columbia, Missouri; two brothers, James (Brenda) Gladbach of La Plata, Missouri and Alvin (Danette) Gladbach of Bevier, Missouri; three sisters, Cheryl (Bob) Howard of Excelsior Springs, Missouri, Christeen Cresswell of Excelsior Springs, and Norine (Brad) Eitel of La Plata, Missouri; three grandchildren, Jason (Jessica) Campbell, Angela (Thomas) Sneed, and Charley Wood; four great grandchildren, Delilah, Reymus, Olivia, and Ernie; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
His parents and one sister, Rita Gladbach preceded him in death.
A rosary service will be 5:00 pm Sunday, September 8, 2024, followed with visitation from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at Travis Funeral Chapel in La Plata, Missouri. A private service will be held at a later date.