Wesley Emerson “Wes” LaRue, 46, of Warsaw, died at 11:06 p.m. May 14, 2012, in his residence.
He was born Aug. 18, 1965, in Warsaw, to Robert E. and Mary L. Abbott LaRue.
A lifetime Warsaw resident, he was a production worker for Maple Leaf Farms, Leesburg, and in the past had worked at several companies within the recreation vehicle industry, the longest being at Fairmont Homes, Nappanee. He enjoyed fishing and gardening, loved his dogs, holidays and family get-togethers and was a hard worker.
Surviving are a son, Brandon Scott LaRue, second class petty officer in the Navy, Japan; two sisters, Dawn (and spouse Jesse) Sanchez, Warsaw, and Kathleen “Kathy” Ferris, Louisa, Ky.; three brothers: Robert Edward “Ed” (and spouse Kum) LaRue, Clarksville, Tenn.; Franklin Anthony “Frank” (and spouse Beverly) LaRue, Warsaw; and Walter Garrett “Wally” (and spouse Colleen) LaRue, South Whitley; several nieces and nephews; and his companion, Mimi LaRue, Warsaw. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert E. LaRue, who died June 18, 2008; his mother, Mary L. LaRue, who died Nov. 7, 1995; and a brother, Kim Sterling LaRue, who died in 1953.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw, officiated by Pastor David Cripe of New Hope Freewill Baptist Church, Warsaw. Burial will be in Pleasant View Cemetery, Warsaw.
Calling is from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. ***** Memorials may be made to the family, c/o Titus Funeral Home, P.O. Box 705, Warsaw, IN 46581-0705.
Condolences may be sent via www.titusfuneralhome.com
