Garrett S. LaRue

FOUNTAIN CITY, INDIANA — Garrett Stephen LaRue, 20, of Fountain City, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025.

He was born May 6, 2005, in Oxford. Garrett worked with his brother Eliott in landscaping and excavation work for many years; he was part of the rodeo crew for 3 Bar J; and currently worked as a sales associate at Wetzel Auto Group in Richmond, Indiana. He was an avid golfer. He enjoyed playing music and singing, spending time with friends and family, and working on his truck.

He was preceded in death by maternal grandfather Walter Meyer and aunt Charlene LaRue.

He is survived by his beloved dog Rouja; parents Darren and Julie LaRue; siblings Vince (Kathie) LaRue, Eliott (Rachel) LaRue, Jillian (Braiden) Lyons, and Audrey LaRue (Evan Lanier); nieces and nephews Nathan, James, Asa, and Lizzie LaRue; Callie, Wade, Harlynn, and Wyatt LaRue, and Bravery Lyons; maternal grandmother Janet Meyer; paternal grandparents Elwood and Beverly LaRue; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Visitation will be held Thursday, Oct. 30, from 5-8 p.m., at the Gard Funeral Home, 226 West Main Street, Eaton. Funeral service for Garrett will be held at 11 a.m., on Friday, Oct. 31, also at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Bethel Cemetery in Franklin Township, Wayne County, Indiana.

Memorial contributions may be made to the funeral home to assist with final expenses. Online condolences and other remembrances may be sent to the family by visiting www.gardfuneralhome.com.