James A. Lagrou

James “Jim” A. Lagrou, 88, of Fremont, OH passed away on November 11, 2025 at Toledo ProMedica Hospital. Jim was born on August 25, 1937 to Amos and Angela (Mosser) Lagrou in Riley Township, OH. Jim was a 1955 graduate of Fremont Ross High School. He married Sylvia Schepflin on February 7, 1959 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church and she survives.

Jim worked for Brush Wellman CO. for forty-one years and retired in 1999. Jim farmed his property part time. He enjoyed sprint cars, farm sale auctions, traveling, woodworking and collecting erector sets. He loved spending time with his grandkids. Jim was also a past member of the Fremont Eagles.

Jim is survived by his wife of sixty-six years, Sylvia Lagrou; children, James C. (Mikki) Lagrou, Mesa, AZ, Joel (Sandy) Lagrou, Fremont, OH, Jenny (Mark) Monnett, Fremont, OH; grandchildren, Jake, Grant, Raegan, Nicole; two step grandsons; brother, Ed Lagrou, Marblehead, OH.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will take place on Monday, November 17, 2025 from 6-8 p.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St. Fremont, OH 43420.

Services will take place on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with an hour of visitation prior to services from 10-11 a.m.

Burial will follow at Faust Cemetery.

Memorials can be made in his honor to the Donor’s Choice.