Julie Tregre Cherry, 62, passed away October 25th, 2022 in Baton Rouge. Secretary-Treasurer to the Louisiana American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) and a former President of the East Baton Rouge Federation of Teachers, Julie was a dedicated public servant and fierce promoter of equity and justice. She advocated laws, regulations, and policies beneficial to working families in the Louisiana Legislature and on various boards and commissions, including the Louisiana Educational Television Authority, Baton Rouge Fire and Police Civil Service Board, and Governor’s Workers’ Compensation Advisory Council. In 2014, she received national recognition with the Presbrey Champion of Labor Award from the Workers’ Injury Law and Advocacy Group and in 2012, the Dragon Slayer Award from Louisiana Workers’ Advocates.
Julie is survived by her devoted partner, Richard le Bouef, and children Elaine Blacharski (Tony), Aaron Cherry (Elisabeth), Luke Cherry (Nicole), and Jacob Cherry (Juliette) as well as beloved grandchildren Reed, Penelope, Aaron Jr., James, Arthur, and Louis. She is also survived by sisters Marie Rourke (Mike), Patricia DeWeese (Danny), and Jeanne “Cathy” Kelly (Larry), mother Jeanne Tregre, and an extended family of nieces and nephews.
Julie was preceded in death by her father, Bruce Tregre, Sr.; brothers Bruce Jr. “Spike” and Michael Tregre; former husband, Daniel Cherry; and nephew, Jordy Rourke.
As a life-long music minister, Julie was heavily involved in the local Catholic community, especially the parishes of St. Jean Vianney and Most Blessed Sacrament. She was a long-time educator and passionate student. She was also a recent graduate of the Southern University Law Center and was looking forward to the next chapter in her professional life helping underserved and under-resourced people in Louisiana.
A visitation will be held at Greenoaks Funeral Home on Thursday, November 3, 2022 from 5:00-8:00 pm and will continue on Friday at St. Jean Vianney Catholic Church from 9:00 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am. Inurnment will follow in Greenoaks Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Friends of Louisiana Public Broadcasting or WRKF Baton Rouge Public Radio. Please visit www.greenoaksfunerals.com to leave condolences to the family.
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