1926 - 2019
On Sunday, September 1st, 2019, Charles "Wendell" Marionneaux, passed away peacefully of natural causes at Forest Manor in Covington, Louisiana, at the age of 93. Wendell was born in Donaldsonville, Louisiana on February 16th, 1926, to Elvie Noel Marionneaux and Charles Ory Marionneaux. Wendell is survived by his daughter Karen M. Landry (Stephen), his son Charles Brian Marionneaux, his daughter Yvonne M. Busby (Gregory) and grandchildren Brett L. Lemarie, Elise K. Lemarie, Justin P. Landry and Kaitlyn E. Landry. He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Sue Funderburk Marionneaux, daughter, Carla M. Lemarie and sister, Meryl M. Asbury. Wendell, an exceptionally devoted husband and father, married his wife, Mary Sue Funderburk, and raised his four children in the Lakeview neighborhood of New Orleans, Louisiana. Wendell enjoyed watching sports and was an avid fisherman. Wendell attended Alcee Fortier High School and graduated in December of 1943. On May 3rd, 1944, he took the oath to the U.S. Army. He was a member of Company C, first Battalion, 242nd Regiment, 42nd "Rainbow" Division, in the European theatre of World War II, arriving in Marseilles, France, just before the Battle of the Bulge began. Campaigns that Wendell's unit was involved in include Rhineland, Central Europe and Ardennes/Alsace. The unit was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation for the defense of Hatten, France. Wendell also received a Purple Heart, Bronze Star, and P.O.W. medals as well as Combat Infantry and Expert Rifle Qualification Badges. After the war Wendell returned to New Orleans and attended Tulane Architectural School where he received a Master's degree in architecture. He worked in his field "doing what he loved to do" well into his 70's. Major projects that he worked on include the D-Day museum, the conversion of The Louisiana Department of Wild Life and Fisheries Building to The Louisiana Supreme Court building on Royal Street, the Louisiana Superdome, Tulane Medical Center and many other projects in New Orleans. The family thanks the staff at Forest Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Covington, Louisiana for their dedication and support of Wendell as well as Corrine Holmes, for her support. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Services at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. New Orleans, LA on Friday, September 06, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow in Lake Lawn Park Mausoleum. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until service time. The family invites you to share your thoughts, fond memories, and condolences online at www.lakelawnmetairie.com
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I´m sure you are thinking of your Dad today. Like I´ve said before I have wonderful memories of him especially when we´d all meet up at Tee´s. I hope this isn´t offensive but I have an 11 yo Morkie named Oliver Wendell. Hugs and you´re in my prayers. I hope y´all are doing well.
Joan Burga
Family
August 28, 2022
I have many good memories of Uncle Wendell especially when we were all together at Tee's house. I'm so sorry I wasn't at the services. I didn't find out he passed until about a month later. I tried to co tact Karen but there was no response to the number I found. Karen, I hope you see this and if you feel inclined please call me at 985-373-4030
Joan Burga
Family
August 28, 2020
Karen and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm just finding out today and I'm so sorry I missed paying my respects to you and your family. I have fond memories of Uncle Wendell. I remember when all of you would come to Tee's house on Canal Street and Uncle Ory and Aunt Elvie too. I remember having a great time. I wish I would have stayed in touch with you all. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Joan Burga
October 9, 2019
Bonnie,
I was sorry to hear about your dad passing away. I have fond memories of him. He was fun to be around and always welcomed everyone with a smile. It was great fun to watch a Saints game with him. I'm sorry I could not make it to the service. You and your family are in our prayers at this time. Take Care!
Philip Meric
Philip Meric
September 6, 2019
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