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Gerald "Teetsie" Marquette Sr., 95, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 7, 2014, at St. Joseph Manor in Thibodaux.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Tuesday at St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his loving children, Sue and Julius Sternfels, and "Jerry" and Patty Marquette; grandchildren, Missy and John Bloss, Mike and Jodie Sternfels, Connie and Randy Robichaux, Camie and Mike Bianco, Amy and Wayne Fudge, Sarah and Neal Fudge, Shelley and Hilton Chiasson, Chet and Belinda Sternfels, and Jay and Monique Marquette; and 29 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Camille "Skinny" Guillot Marquette, of Plattenville; parents, Clifton and Susie Rumpf Marquette; and siblings, Alfred and Eunice Marquette, Roland and Brenda Marquette, Msgr. Preston Marquette, Jerome and Yvonne Marquette, and Clifton Marquette Jr.
Teetsie was a lifelong resident of Napoleonville, where he began his career as a postal clerk in 1937. He became Postmaster in 1965 and retired in 1974. He was a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 1099 and served as financial secretary for 27 years. He was a charter member of the Napoleonville Volunteer Fire Department. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved to cook for various organizations. After retirement, he enjoyed visiting with family and friends and traveling.
The family would like to thank Thibodaux Regional Medical Center, Thibodaux Home Health, St. Joseph Manor, St. Joseph Hospice and his four very compassionate personal health care providers.
Special thanks also go to Dr. Charles Bolotte.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his name to St. Anne Catholic Church in Napoleonville and St. Joseph Manor in Thibodaux.
Landry's Funeral Home in Thibodaux is in charge of arrangements.
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Sue, Paco, and families. Please accept my sympathies and also my apology for not being able to attend the wake or funeral. Mr. Teetsie will be remembered in my prayers. I am sure he has made the journey and is with Miss Skinny. I know he missed her very much and is happy to be with her again. Napoleonville is not the same without seeing him on one of his walks around town checking things out.
Keith Guedry
May 19, 2014
Connie and Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you'll
at this sad time. may he rest in peace and may you'll cherish all the memories.
Marlene Newchurch
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May 15, 2014
We have known "Teetsie" for many years. His loving care of his Wife and dedication to his Family are inspirational. We are thankful for visits with him and fondly hold those memories, which include his bicycling and dancing with "Skinny". We affectionately hold him in our hearts and extend our prayers to the Family.
Shirley and James Bloss
May 15, 2014
Jerry, Patty and family, so sorry for your loss. May God bless you and your family!
Ellis Fowler
May 12, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with ya'll at this time. I will remember Mr T and Ms Skinny from their walk in Napoleonville and to the bank. Such fond memories. He is at peace and with Ms Skinny. God Bless them both..
Laurie Bergeron
May 12, 2014
My sympathies to the family of a great man who lived a great life and was well respected by all who knew him.
May 10, 2014
Please accept my deepest condolences. May your inner strength sustain you during this very sad time. Without fail, I would always see Mr. Teetsie in the graveyard during my visits to Napoleonville. He just loved to visit "Miss Skinny" there.
Nelson Simmons
May 10, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time of sorrow.
Kate D. Politz
May 10, 2014
Thoughts and prayers to all of you. He is finally at peace.
Marilyn Wulf
May 10, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers to all the Marquette family. Sending love to you! The Seigels
Kathy Seigel
May 9, 2014
I WAS SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT MR.GERALD PASSING AWAY HE WAS A VERY KIND,LOVING AND VERY CARING AND VERY FRIENDLY MAN WHEN HE FIRST CAME LIVE AT ST.JOSEPH MANOR WHERE I WORK HE SAID I LIKE TO HUG AND KISS AND I SAID SO DO I LOL OH HOW I WILL MISS HIM MAY HE REST IN PEACE HE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN BY ME EVER I'M PRAYING FOR HIS FAMILY
PAULA ALLEN
May 9, 2014
Thinking of the Marquette family. Praying for God's provdential care for you all.
Jim and Claudia Voelzke
May 9, 2014
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