Paul William LaDue

Paul William LaDue, age 73, of Bolivar, MO., passed away surrounded by his loving family on March 8, 2006, at Citizens Memorial Hospital in Bolivar, MO., from complications of pulmonary fibrosis. His deepest joy was serving the Lord and being with his family and friends. He was born April 24, 1932 in Hannibal, MO. Paul accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at the age of 13 at his home church, Fifth Street Baptist Church, Hannibal, MO. He often shared the sense of peace this decision brought him. Mr. LaDue's commitment to a life of service culminated in his position of 12 years as president of Green Lake Conference Center, a premier American Baptist center for Christian education, spiritual growth and renewal in Green Lake, WI. After retirement, he served as a volunteer for an additional 12 years. He demonstrated a genuine, kind, gracious spirit, a sense of humor, and sensitivity and gratitude for the labors of others. Prior to his position at Green Lake Conference Center, Mr. LaDue's career included being the chief financial officer for Lake Forest College, Lake Forest, IL. and Monmouth College, Monmouth IL; and vice-president for both financial affairs and development at Southwest Baptist University, Bolivar, MO. He also served as treasurer of American Baptist Churches, USA, Valley Forge, PA., and on the Board of Trustees for Central Baptist Seminary, Kansas City, KS. After high school, Mr. LaDue served in the Navy, on the destroyer, USS Beale, during the Korean Conflict. He graduated from Hannibal LaGrange Junior College, Hannibal, MO., where he met his wife Lucille, and the University of Missouri at Columbia's School of Business. He began his career as an accountant with Arthur Andersen Associates in Chicago, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Ruth Hicks and Floyd William LaDue, of Hannibal, MO. He is survived by his his loving wife of over 51 years, Laura Lucille LaDue of Bolivar, MO.; his son Ronald Paul LaDue Lake and partner Jerry of Washington, DC; his daughter Laura LaDue Nix and husband Gustavo of Bolivar, MO.; his son Bruce William LaDue and wife Stacia of Milton, FL.; his daughter Mary Renee LaDue Bergfalk and husband Christopher of Washington, DC; his sister Marilyn Ruth Capron and husband LaDon of Columbia, MO.; ten grandchildren; and one great grandchild. A memorial service of celebration will be held Saturday, March 11th at 2:00pm, at the First Baptist Church in Bolivar, MO., with reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his honor to Caroline Jungwirth Children's Center at Green Lake Conference Center, 2311 W. Highway 23, Green Lake, WI 54941. Interment will be private. Butler Funeral Home in Bolivar, MO. is in charge of the arrangements. Friends may sign the guest book or send private condolences at www.butlerfuneralhome.com PDF Printable Version

Paul William LaDue

April 24, 1932 - March 8, 2006