James Alsup

STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. -- James J. Alsup, 82, of Ste. Genevieve died on March 13, 2019, at his home, surrounded by loved ones.

He was born Sept. 19, 1936, in St. Louis son of James A. and Pauline B. DeGerlia Alsup. He and Reva Joyce Arnold Alsup were married May 26, 1956. She survives in Belton, Missouri. He and Anita M. Hager Elder were married July 7, 1990. She survives in Ste. Genevieve.

In 1955, James began a long career at Prince Gardner, working his way up to management positions in a short period of time. He eventually led the entire plant in Saint Mary, Missouri, as the plant manager. He also helped the company open new plants in Arkansas and worked in top-level positions for the company in St. Louis for a career spanning 30 years. His next career was helping folks with financial planning by working at Prudential, Western Catholic Union and Conservative Financial Services. In retirement, he along with his wife, Anita, enjoyed working at Sainte Genevieve Winery and then Charleville Winery introducing their products to both customers and businesses through wine tastings and sales calls. He loved playing the slots and outdoors activities, especially golfing and fishing. He was of the Presbyterian Faith, a member of American Legion Post 150 in Ste. Genevieve and the Elks Lodge in Ste. Genevieve. He was a U.S. Army veteran.

Survivors include two daughters, Sandy (Scott) Ward of Deltona, Florida, and Cindy (Don) Clements of Lake Winnebago, Missouri; three stepsons, Scot J. Elder of Jackson, Brian P. Elder of St. Mary, Greg W. Elder of Ste. Genevieve and Patrice M. Richardet of Perryville; a stepdaughter-in-law, Michelle Elder of St. Louis; three grandchildren, Michael Ward and Allison and Bradley Clements; five stepgrandchildren, Erica (Dennis) Siebert, Amanda (Chad) Winkler, Megan Richardet, Waylon (Kaci) Richardet and Rachel Elder; and eight great-stepgrandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a stepson, Michael Elder; and a stepdaughter, Ann Elder.

Alzheimers Disease never stole nor took command of Jim's central, gentle, caring, life-affirming core personality.

Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Young and Sons Funeral Home in Perryville.

Funeral will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with Rev. Bob Crecelius officiating.

Memorials are preferred to Alzheimer's Association.

Online condolences may be made at www.youngandsonsfuneral.com.