Oscar Eugene Lathrop, 88, Weir, died home Monday, June 1, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Born September 12, 1937 at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Mo. Oscar was the son of William L. and Helen (Allegre) Lathrop.
He graduated from Columbus Unified High School with the Class of 1955. Harold Brandenburg was a teacher to Oscar and remained a lifelong friend and steady influence. After high school, …