Oby LaPlant

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Oby LaPlant, age 99, who passed away on Monday, April 20, 2026. Oby was born a century ago, on November 20, 1926, in St. Louis, Missouri. He served his country in the United States Army. He received the Korean Service Medal along with 2 Bronze Service Stars. After the military he was a barber for 34 years and then worked in the VA for several years.

Oby loved life. He would go to auctions and he loved to dance. He was a family man who spent much of his time with his wife, children and the grands.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Annie (Simmons) LaPlant; his loving wife of 56 years, Sandy (Neels) LaPlant; sons, Richard, Mark, and Kevin LaPlant; daughter, Susan LaPlant; and grandson, Andrew LaPlant

Oby is survived by his daughter, Jenny and husband Greg Wurm; 49+ grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; 5+ great-great-grandchildren; along with many other family and friends.

Visitation will be held at the C.Z. Boyer & Son Funeral Homes-Wilson Chapel in Fredericktown on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 11:00 AM until the time of service at 1:00 PM. Interment will follow at Little Vine Cemetery in Fredericktown.

Arrangements are under the direction of C.Z. Boyer & Son Funeral Homes- Wilson Chapel.