Austin David LaRue

Austin David LaRue, 27, Strafford passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 13, 2022.
He was born Jan. 30, 1995 in Springfield. He attended Republic High School and was the manager of Republic Tire. LaRue loved being outdoors hiking and camping.
LaRue was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Carroll LaRue and Darrell Castor.
LaRue is survived by his daughter, Olivia Joy and her mother, Shelby; his dad, Don LaRue; his mother, Shelly Moore; sister, Lindsey Garner and her husband, Eli; brother, Colter LaRue and his wife, Amanda; grandmother, Willive LaRue; grandmother, Donna Castor; and his girlfriend, Savannah Aucoin.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, 2022 in Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in LaRue’s’s name to Life360 Chesterfield Church, 2220 West Chesterfield St., Springfield, MO 65804, attention Brooke Dizmang.