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Douglas Plauché Obituary

Douglas Robert Plauché, a loving husband and father, entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 13, 2019. He was a native of Plaucheville, LA and a resident of Metairie, LA. Douglas was a graduate of St. Joseph High School, Plaucheville, LA. He was a veteran of The United States Army and served in the Vietnam War in 1968-70. Douglas was certified in Environmental Health, worked many years for Coca-Cola USA and also in the airport with General Aviation. After retiring, he enjoyed working as a gardener. Beloved husband of Diane Sorapuru Plauché. Loving father of Mary-Théresé Anne Sander and father-in-law of Dr. Andrew Sander. Caring grandfather "Pappy" of Caroline Mary Diane Sander, Andrew Joseph Sander and William Douglas Sander. Son of the late Gladys Juneau Plauché and the late Visitant Martin Plauché. Brother of Ruth Stroughter (the late Johnny), Margaret Addison (Alton) and the late Malcolm Plauché and the late Nina Montgomery. Son-in-law of the late Pauline Francois Sorapuru and the late Leonard Sorapuru, Sr. Brother-in-law of Delores Rousseve (the late Ramos), Carolyn Summers (the late Johnny), Paulette Oubre (the late Larry), Leonard Sorapuru, Jr. (Delores) and the late Doris Schexnayder (the late Leonard) and the late Murray Sorapuru, Sr. (the late Linda). Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. As a holy man, Douglas loved the Lord deeply. He was a member of the Monday Night Disciples and Catholic Charismatic Renewal of New Orleans. He enjoyed gardening and loved to grow vegetables and fruits. He adored his three grandchildren, including his namesake William Douglas. He will be truly missed by many. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation at Our Lady of Divine Providence Catholic Church, 8617 W. Metairie Ave., Metairie on Monday, September 23, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass officiated by Reverend Michael J. Mitchell at 11:30 a.m. Interment in Providence Memorial Park Cemetery. Donations can be made in his memory to The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation at www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org To share memories or condolences visit www.muhleisen.com

Published by The Times-Picayune from Sep. 21 to Sep. 23, 2019.
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I worked with Doug at Coca Cola. He was a hard worker and he was well liked by everyone. R.I.P.

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