Lawrence Norman Koerber of St. James passed away quietly on Friday January 28, 2011 at his home in St. James with his family at his side. He was 75 years of age.

Lawrence Koerber was born December 31, 1935 at Vienna, Mo., the son of the late Lewis H. "Bud" and Maudie Rhea French Koerber.

Lawrence Koerber was united im marriage to Ann Marriott in Sheffield, England on May 7, 1961.

Lawrence Koerber is survived by his beloved Wife: Ann Koerber of St. James.
Son: Darrel Koerber of Columbus, Ohio; Daughter Shelly Luetkemeyer and husband Paul of Bellville, IL. Brothers: Leslie "Butch" Koerber and wife Marlene of St James, Joe Koerber and wife Rosemary of Troy, IL Sisters: Viola Anderson and husband Charles of Troy MO, Bonnie Dillon and husband Roy of St. James, Sharon Sullivan and husband Bill of Lee Summitt, MO, Sandy Elliott and husband Rick of Fulton, Mo. Along with his special grandchildren: Melanie Koerber and Owen and Claire Luetkemeyer.

Lawrence Koerber retired from U.S. Air Force after 29 years of service as a Chief Master Sargent. He was a life member V.F.W post 5608 of St. James and the American Legion Post 607 of St. James. Lawrence was an avid fisherman and rabbit hunter and enjoyed being with his grandchildren family and friends, and volunteering at the Missouri Veterans Home. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Services
Visitation for Lawrence Koerber will be held Sunday January 30, 2011 from 5-8 P.M.

Funeral Service will be conducted 10:00 A.M. Monday January 31, 2011 at the Trinity Episcopal Church in St. James with Steve Barber Officiating. Pallbears will be Terry Dillon, Greg Dillon, Scott Anderson, Bob Anderson, Jim Anderson and Bruce Koerber.

Burial will be held Tuesday February 1, 2011 at 11:oo A.M. at the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis.

All arrangements are under the direction of the Jones Funeral Home in St. James.