Tony R. LaRue, age 60, of WaKeeney, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2018 at Hays Medical Center. He was born July 24, 1957 in Hoxie, Kansas, to Ray and Virginia (Currier) LaRue.

On May 25, 1979, Tony was united in marriage to Marlene Zeman. They enjoyed thirty-seven years of marriage together, until Marlene’s passing on October 6, 2016. Tony worked in the oil field, as a truck driver, then went on to become an over the road driver, where he worked for Coomes Trucking for many years. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

Tony is survived by his children, Dawn and husband Michael Geist, of WaKeeney, Tony Ray LaRue, Jr. and wife LaVonne, of Nortonville, Frank Giebler and wife Maggie, of Valley Falls, Chris Giebler and wife Stacey of Topeka, and Tammie and husband Ron Williams of Hays; grandchildren, Harley, Brooklin, Sadie, Aivah, Spencer, Gabby, Gavin, Jayden, Christopher, Lauren, Tyler, Katie, Kale, Kyler, Kaitlyn, and Kierra; two great-grandchildren, Kyran and Khali; and a sister, Nancy of Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and brother-in-law, Charles Wadell.

Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, February 5, 2018 at Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney. There will be no visitation as cremation was chosen.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Tony LaRue Memorial Fund. Donations to the fund may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS 67672.

Condolences may be left for the family online at www.schmittfuneral.com.