Dennis J. Gautreau Jr. born on October 30, 1939, a native and resident of St. Amant, LA, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, July 21, 2023. He was a dedicated husband, father, PawPaw and friend to many. He was a devoted husband and caregiver to the late Patricia Babin Gautreau, the love of his life of 65 years. Dennis was a dedicated and hardworking man who had over 40 years of service with the Carpenter’s Local 1098. He went on to enjoy over 22 years of retirement, many of those days were spent at his camp in Belle River. He was a true sportsman with his love for fishing, hunting and just enjoying being outdoors in nature. Dennis enjoyed watching everything LSU sports had to offer and watching the rodeo. He could often be found cooking for his family and friends, especially a jambalaya. Cooking for others always brought a smile to his face. Those who knew him knew that he always had a good joke and a special way to make you laugh. He was dedicated to his faith and his family. But most importantly he was the rock of his family. A true “Girl Dad” and the best PawPaw you could ever ask for. His loving and caring heart will be greatly missed by all of those who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his devoted daughters, Michelle (Daniel) Boudreaux, Suzanne (Chris) Bourgeois, Phyliss Marchand, Dana (Tony) Batts; grandchildren, Megan Starkey, Jordan Bourgeois, Adrian Bourgeois, Katie Boudreaux, Maria Marchand, Hunter Batts; great grandchildren, Jersey Bourgeois, Grace Starkey, Baylor Bourgeois, Reid Starkey, Bryn Bourgeois, Jacques Bourgeois, and Jace Starkey. He is also survived by his sister Carolyn(Harold) Wells.
He is preceded in death by his wife Patricia Ann Babin Gautreau, his son, Troy Dean Gautreau ; parents, Dennis and Cecelia; his siblings, Lula Bell Brignac, Valburg Fife, Vernon Gautreau, Matthew Gautreau, Martha Perdue, Shirley Granier and Alex Gautreau.
The family would like to give a special thanks to their caregiver Julie Duhe, Dr. Vick and Dr. Rodney for all of their compassion and care.
Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 44450 LA Highway 429, St. Amant, Louisiana 70774. Following the visitation will be a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 AM. Dennis will be laid to rest with his loving wife in Holy Rosary Cemetery. Those serving as pallbearers will be Jordan Bourgeois, Adrian Bourgeois, David Starkey, Hunter Batts, Dustin Borne, Daniel Boudreaux, Chris Bourgeois and Tony Batts . Honorary pallbearers will be Greg Borne, Brad Landry and Jared Borne. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.oursofh.com for the Gautreau family.
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