He was born on October 14, 1926, in Bonham, Texas to the late Thomas and Jane Barr Lasater.
He was a veteran of the United States Army and the United States Air Force; he served during WWII. He retired from the Missouri Department of Transportation as a civil engineer.
He married Mildred Vaughan Lasater who preceded him in death.
He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Allen and Judy Lasater, two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Harlin Lasater and Lyndal Lasater.
A brief visitation will be held on Thursday, July 2, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. until time of graveside service at 11:00 a.m. in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Sikeston, MO.
Memorial donations may be made to the Sikeston Public Library.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.nunneleefuneralchapel.com for the Lasater family.