John J LaBrier memorial page

John J. LaBrier passed away on October 10, 2001 at Muncie Healthcare after an extended illness. Born April 15, 1926, to William A. and Effie LaBrier in Herculaneum, Missouri,
Photo of John's friends.

John served in the United States Marine Corps (1943-1973) during WWII (China) and the Korean War (Seoul) and was a drill instructor at Camp Lejune, NC.

After retiring from active duty with the Corps (1963), he moved to Anderson where he worked at Anaconda Wire and Cable as a general supervisor. He completed his studies in secondary education at Ball State University, doing his student teaching at Crispus Attucks High School in Indianapolis, in 1971. Working on his masters in business education, he served an internship at Val Department Store, Muncie.

Survivors include children, John Joseph (wife, Theresa) LaBrier Jr. of Saluda, VA, Jacqueline LaBrier of Plantation, FL, and Jeanne LaBrier (husband Michael) Clarkson, of Anderson, IN, eight grandchildren, John Joseph LaBrier III, FL, Robert LaBrier, VA, Michelle Thompson, NY, Vincent Kennard, NJ, Marcus Neto, VA, Michael A. (wife, Fawn) Achenbach, of Anderson, Joseph W. Brewster, of Indianapolis, Scott R. (wife, Euna “Jenny”) Brewster, Belgium, five great-grandchildren, a brother William J. (wife, Betty) LaBrier and four sisters, Virginia Brown, Sarah Ann LaBrier, Eileen (husband, Lloyd) Fanger, Frances (husband, John) Grillo.

Also surviving is Connie Hollowell, his special friend and caregiver for 29 years.

There to meet him were his parents, two brothers, Alfred LaBrier and Jerome “Bud” LaBrier and his sister Lillian LaBrier Gehrs.

Cremation and burial by Garden View Funeral Home in Muncie.

Photos submitted by daughter Jeanne:

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April 15th celebrates John's birthday. We honor his day with the knowledge that although gone from our sight he is not gone from our hearts. From all your family and friends, Happy Birthday John.
Each October 10th we remember John and rejoice that one day his family and friends will see him again. Loved ones remember him on this day and everyday.

Listen to the Marine's theme song. usmc.wav
"From the halls of Montezuma, to the shores of Tripoli,
We fight our country's battles in the air, on land and sea.
First to fight for right and freedom, and to keep our honor clean;
We are proud to claim the title of United States Marines "

" Our flag's unfurled to every breeze from dawn to setting sun.
We have fought in every clime and place, where we could take our gun.
From the snow of far off northern lands and in sunny tropic scenes,
You will find us always on the job, The United States Marines "

As the holiday season approaches, let us remember the happy times. Keep John's family in your thoughts and prayers.