James E. Licher, 71, Montrose, Missouri passed away Saturday, August 24, 2019 at his home in Montrose. Fond memories and condolences may be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com . Visitation will be from 5:30-7:30pm with Rosary at 7:30pm on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Montrose, Missouri. Funeral Mass will be at 10am on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 also at the church. Interment will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, Montrose, Missouri. The family suggests memorial contributions to be made to Golden Valley Hospice or to St. Mary's School.

James "Jim" Edward Licher of Montrose, Missouri, was born on July 3, 1948, the son of Edward and Adella (Kalwei) Licher. He departed this life on Saturday, August 24, 2019, at home and surrounded by family at the age of 71 years.

Jim was united in marriage to Patricia Kroll on April 4, 1970. He was drafted into the Army soon after and was stationed in Germany, where he and Pat were able to travel Europe. Upon returning home, Jim joined his dad as a farmer. He loved being outside whether it was farming, fishing, or hunting. He enjoyed traveling, playing cards and games, and was an avid reader. He was active in his community and over the years served as a 4-H leader, the chaplain for VFW Post #8820, and was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, Extension Council, Missouri Cattlemen's, and the Native Plant Society.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Marsha.

Jim is survived by his wife, Pat, of 49 years; 1 sister Linda Licher of Montrose, Missouri; 5 daughters, Amy & Dan Daugherty of Muncie, Indiana; Laura & Matt Peregoy of Sullivan, Missouri; Susan Licher & Jen Meyers of Cayce, South Carolina; Monica & Manu Sporny of Blacksburg, Virginia; and Maria Licher & Joseph Gaeddert of Blacksburg, Virginia; 11 grandchildren, Spencer and Ephriam Daugherty, Ethan, Issac, Adam, Eli, and Abigail Peregoy, Lonali and Naya Sporny, and Violet and Willow Gaeddert; close friends Mark & Donna Swaters of Montrose, Missouri; and many other relatives and friends.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, Missouri.