Photo courtesy of Soller-Baker Funeral Homes, Inc. – Lafayette Chapel
Lafayette, Indiana
Age 73
James N. ?Frenchy? LaReau, 73, of Lafayette died at 9:37 PM Monday, June 17, 2013 at St. Elizabeth East. He was born August 3, 1939, in Kankakee, IL, to the late Lionel and Lorena Martell LaReau. James graduated from Lafayette Jefferson High School in 1957, where he played varsity baseball.On...
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Jim was one of the first people that I met when I moved into my house. I could (and sometimes did) talk to him for hours. His wisdom, strength, and understanding reminded me of my Dad. I've missed Jim and Mary Ceil since you moved.
Shelia Osterman
July 15, 2013 | Lafayette, IN
Mr. LaReau was one of the many fathers in our Catholic School community that raised my generation. A selfless and gentle man; his legacy lives on with his fine children.
Ken Benkeser
June 22, 2013 | Charlotte, NC
Michele and family:-We are so very sorry to learn of the passing of your dad. We are very happy that we were able to visit with him at Aunt Rita's birthday party. May his soul rest in the peace of Our Lord!
Josh and Mary Zulu
June 21, 2013 | Germantown Hills, IL
Frenchy now joins his soul partner and son graced with eternal peace. As you recall his life with favorite memories, take comfort in knowing that his light burned brightly and will forevermore. Our thoughts and prayers are shared with all the Lareau family.
Steve Klinker
June 21, 2013 | Lafayette, IN
To The Family.
Please Accept our Condolence of the Loss of Jim, He was such A Nice Man Willing to Help me with Any Project, That I had Conserns About, I Know he will be Truly Missed.
Regards.
Charles E. Nichols Sr. and Family.
Charles Nichols
June 20, 2013 | Douglasville, GA
How well I remember Jim and his dad at baseball practice for St.B. "Lash" will find a game playing for the good guys.
Pat and Karen McDowell
June 20, 2013
Sorry for your loss, my prayers are with your whole family!
Thomas Mullen
June 20, 2013 | Lafayette, IN
Thinking of all of you during this difficult time. Keep your memories close to your heart! I know that I will remember Uncle Jim with a smile on my face. All the back yard picnics and games of cards!! I love all of you!
Lisa Daugherty Philbrick
June 20, 2013 | Vernon, CT
So sorry for your loss, Cousins. I know there is a big LaReau family reunion going on now in Heaven.
Andy/Cheri LaReau
June 19, 2013 | Hobbs, NM