Louis Gerald Verlaque, Jr., age 76, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at his home in Windsor, Missouri surrounded by his loved ones. A Celebration of Life will be held from 2:00-4:00 PM on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at the American Legion in Windsor, Missouri. Memorial donations and flowers can be sent to 709 W Jackson St Windsor, MO. 65360. Inurnment will take place at a later date in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville, Missouri.

Louis was the son of a military family, so they traveled a lot as a child growing up. Louis joined the United States Army in 1969 and due to a devastating injury; he was only able to serve a 2 year term.

Louis enjoyed the outdoors and fishing; he also wrote poems and enjoyed calligraphy. Louis married Vivian Hopkins on August 6, 2018.

He is survived by his wife Vivian Verlaque of Windsor, Missouri, his daughter Dani Verlaque of Murrieta, California, his two sons Frank Hutchens and John Hutchens, 4 grandchildren; Aubree Hutchens, Kareem Hutchens, Andru Hutchens, and Madison Hutchens.

Preceding him in death  is his parents Louis Verlaque Sr. and Mary (Sedor) Verlaque, his daughter Angel Brown, and his siblings; Jerry Verlaque, Martina Verlaque, Monica Davis, and Kenny Verlaque.

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