Lane Novinger

Lane Campbell Novinger, 66, of Holts Summit, Mo died unexpectedly at his home Wednesday 1/25/23.

Lane was born in Kirksville, MO on 05/29/1956, to Orville Wayne and Mary Ellen Novinger. Growing up he and his brother Terry moved to various towns in N.E. Mo attending different schools, then Lane graduated from Madison High School where his father was superintendent. Lane followed in his father’s footsteps moving into education where he enjoyed his years as an educator and in administration, in Buchanan R-IV, Southern Boone and Knox County High School. He greatly enjoyed all the friends he made along the way, but he always said, “being there with the kids meant the very most to me.” Lane was a helper, soft spoken yet firm, defusing situations and helping to build bridges to work towards a better tomorrow.

Lane was preceded in death by his parents Wayne and Mary, his brother, Terry Novinger.

On August 3, 1997, Lane and Mary (Stoner/Snelling), joined in marriage in Edina, MO. bringing together their two families into a close family circle. He is survived by his wife, Mary, of the home and their pup, Scruffy, where they settled in Holts Summit, MO. Four children, Jason (Cindy) Novinger of Kyle,Tx., Chad Snelling of Columbia, Lori Snelling Bemis of Columbia, and Matthew (Elle) Novinger of Columbia, MO. Eight precious grandchildren; Hannah, Leah, Kirsten all of Tx. Wyatt, Trevor, Alex, Elijah and Danika all of Columbia, Mo. He is also survived by his sister in law. Louanne Novinger, Aunt; Ann Badders and multiple cousins, nieces and nephews.

Lane never met a stranger, he loved telling stories and was always ready and willing to help anyone in need. His greatest joy in life was his family and his happiest times were spent when the house was bursting with kids and grandkids gathered around for holiday’s and time together. He and Mary talked often about their wonderful life together, the memories they made and they cherished their years together.

A celebration of Life will be with family and friends from 1-2pm followed by an informal family/friends gathering for remembrance from 2-3pm at Davis-Playle-Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home in Kirksville, MO. Sunday, January 29, 2023.