Lawrence St. Ours

Lawrence “Larry” J. St. Ours, 89, of Traverse City died July 25, 2026 at French Manor Terra. Larry was born April 11, 1937, in Garden, Michigan, to Lawrence and Cecelia (Hockers) St. Ours. He married the love of his life, Linda K. Fossitt, on May 6, 1961. Larry started his career in the Department of Natural Resources because he loved being outdoors. He also proudly served on the National Guard. His greatest career achievement was joining the Michigan State Police, where he achieved the rank of sergeant. From that point forward he became known as “Sarge.” This was not just a job for him, it was a calling. After retiring from the Michigan State Police, he worked at Interlochen Arts Academy where he enjoyed working with the staff and students. Being a devoted community member, Larry was involved in many organizations including the Elks, Members Credit Union as a board member, and as a Red Cross volunteer. He was also an usher at St. Francis and Immaculate Conception churches. Larry enjoyed gardening, building, and especially going to their family cabins in Fayette, on the Garden peninsula, and in Curtis, Michigan. Larry was preceded in death by his brother, Harley St. Ours, and his parents. Mourning his loss is his wife, Linda St. Ours, his brother Duane St. Ours, his daughters Geraldine (Troy) Fellows, Bonnie (Robert) Scheele, Michelle St. Ours, and his grandchildren Daniel (Kristin) Goethals, Todd (Melissa) Goethals, Shanna (Michael) Willman, Corey (Jessica) Fellows, Kayla (Donald) Stefanko, Abigail (Ethan) Warmuskerken, Dorien St. Ours, and 17 great grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association. A celebration of life will be held at Life Story Funeral Home in Traverse City, Michigan on Monday, August 3, 2026. Visitation will be held from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. followed by a short service.