Laurent, Russell J., of St. Louis, Missouri, died on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at the age of 92. Loving husband of the late Catherine Laurent NEE: Reddig; beloved son of the late Edward and Margaret Laurent; devoted father of Norman R. (Karen) Laurent and Linda (Michael) Seper; dear brother of Edward (Kitty) Laurent; treasured grandfather of Mary (Jim) Pytlinski, Susan (Bryon) Bowman, Christina (Brian) Kube, Adam (Megan) Seper and Andrea Seper; cherished great-grandfather of Zackary, Morgan, Emily and Savannah. He is preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Anita Laurent; brother, Francis (Ann) Laurent; and former daughter-in-law, Barbara A. Laurent. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Parkinson's Research or The Kidney Association. Share your condolences and memories at baue.com.