Lawrence “Larry” Louder son of Estella Ruth Louder of Fairfield, Illinois and the late Harold Lee Louder was born on October 16, 1947 in Mount Vernon, Illinois and departed this life on February 4, 2021 at the Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 73.

Larry was a Dad, Paw to his grandchildren and friend to many. He was an Elder at the First Presbyterian Church in Dexter, Missouri, a member of the Dexter Lions Club, and he was awarded Lion of the Year in 2001 and in 2020. He was also a member of the Fairfield Masonic Lodge in Fairfield, Illinois, and the International Order of Turtles.

Coach Louder, as his students referred to him was a “jack” of all trades. Within the East Prairie and Dexter school districts, he was a high school math teacher, served as coach in different capacities and was a school bus driver. While in East Prairie, he also worked at IGA. He also taught math at the college level. Coach Louder befriended many of his former students after retirement, many who would go out of their way to come say hello to him in public.

He is survived by his son Kevin Louder and wife Lizzie of Enumclaw, Washington; by two daughters, Stephanie Boyer and husband Eric of Dexter, Missouri and Amy Louder of Dexter, Missouri; by two brothers, Rev. Stephen Lee Louder and wife Paula of Clarksville, Tennessee and Robert Lynn Louder and wife Cathy of Rector, Arkansas; by three grandchildren, Luke Boyer of Dexter, Missouri, Tommy Louder and Quinn Louder both of Enumclaw, Washington; and by many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be conducted at the Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Sunday, February 7, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the family request that everyone in attendance wear a mask and practice social distancing. A Celebration of Life service will be conducted at a later date.

Memorials to be made in Larry’s memory to the Presbyterian Church, PO Box 382, Dexter, Missouri 63841 and the Cumberland Presbyterian Children’s Home, 909 Greenlee Street, Denton, Texas 76201. Envelopes will be provided at Mathis Funeral Home.

Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of arrangements.