In Remembrance Of
Lawrence Mink
Lawrence Neil Mink, 83, of Stewartsville, Missouri passed away on April 21, 2021..
He was born on September 4, 1937, to David Ewing and Alma Helen (Harned) Mink in Fillmore, Missouri. He had many fond memories of his time at Marion School in Holt County and he was a proud graduate of Fillmore High School in 1955 and NWMSU in 1959 with a degree in Business Education.
On June 9, 1963 he was united in marriage to Catherin Gann. After their marriage they lived in Easton and later purchased a farm near Hemple where they raised their family and farmed 80 acres.
Mr. Mink began his teaching career Easton High School. When Easton and Gower merged he became a proud East Buchanan Bulldog. He taught typing, drafting, and industrial arts. He retired in 1993 after 32 years. Mr. Mink also drove the school bus for over 30 years.
Lawrence was the Superintendent and Sunday School Teacher at Easton Presbyterian Church for many years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Barbara Hollis, and brother Douglas Mink.
Lawrence is survived by his wife, Catherin; children, Eric Mink, Rachel (Mark) Rush, Amy Saxton (Scott Herring), Monica Mink, Jason (Becky) Mink, and Amanda (Dennis) Jung; grandchildren, Montana and Jackson Rush, Michael (Hannah) Saxton, Sarah (Grant) Herbel, Hannah Saxton, Andy, Adam, Gracie, Gus, Clara, Cecelia, and Hugh Mink; Niki (Dalton) Fogle, and Wyatt and Wade Jung; two great-grandchildren, Jayden and Maverick Fogle; brothers, Rev. Donnie (Pat) Mink, Steve (Martha) Mink, and David (Lisa) Mink; several nieces and nephews, cousins and many friends and fellow farmers.
Visitation: 5:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, April 23rd at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Gower.
Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 24th at the funeral home.Burial: Blakely Cemetery, Easton, MO.
Donations may be made to Blakely Cemetery or Pleasant Grove School.
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13 comments
John Horn
Sorry for your loss.
Donna Taylor Roach
I enjoyed taking typing from Mr. Mink. He was one of my favorite teachers. So sorry for your loss.
Stephen Fisher and family
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time of loss, and we celebrate the many wonderful memories, and eternal life of a faithful servant of Christ!
Amy (Harris) Doepke
Remembering Mr. Mink as my typing teacher – and as a gent who truly loved life. Keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Gary Mayse and Carol Roach
You will be missed neighbor. God Bless.
Etha Browning
Precious father, grandfather. Precious memories.
Dennis Hansen
Condolences to your family from ours. We are distant relatives and knew Larry Mink through reunions. God bless you each as you remember this godly man!
David “Mark” Kelsey
Our hearts and prayers go out to the family.
Deirdre Sims
I know this was an important man to many people & wish words could sooth you hearts. My prayers are with his family & friends.
Kyle and Karla Nelson and sons
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for comfort and peace to you all.
Tim and Joyce Bullock
So sorry for ur loss. Prayers for you and ur family.
Wayne and Beverley Hector
Thinking and prayers to your wonderful family. Remember the little Mink kids at Hemple and your dad was so proud of all of you.
Dean Moss
Sorry for your loss