Gerald "Lash" Marshall LaRue

He was born on March 9, 1933 in Graham Station, WV. He grew up in Nitro, WV and graduated from West Virginia University with a degree in Forestry. He went through ROTC and was an U.S. Army veteran who was honorably discharged as a Captain. Gerald worked for U.S. Steel in forest management. He moved his family to Ohio in 1969 and worked for the City of Dayton as a horticulturist and Director of Parks and Recreation until his retirement. He was a member of the Germantown Lions Club, Knights of Columbus Council #4587, and Miamisburg Moose Lodge #1645. He was an avid fisherman, gardener and golfer.

Gerald is survived by his children, David LaRue (Heidi), Carol Quackenbush (Rob), Susan Chambers (Dave); daughter-in-law, Brenda LaRue; 14 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 66 years, Peggy LaRue; son, Kenneth LaRue; granddaughter, Sharon Quackenbush; parents, Orland Todd and Irene Beatrice LaRue; and brother, Richard LaRue.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 6:00 - 8:00 PM on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at GEBHART-SCHMIDT-PARRAMORE Funeral Home, Miamisburg. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at Our Lady of Good Hope Church, Miamisburg with Father Tom Shearer Celebrant. Burial will follow at Our Lady of Good Hope Cemetery.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.gebhartschmidtparramore.com.