Richard Gerard "Dick" Daigre Sr.

DAIGRE Lt. Col. Richard "Dick" Gerard Daigre, Sr., USAF (retired), passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2011, at the age of 72. He is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Linda Charrier Daigre; and his three sons: Richard, Jr. (Lori), Robert (Traci) and Randell (Mille); as well as his adoring grandchildren: Hunter Daigre and Jordan Daigre. He is also survived by his sisters: Yvonne Landry (David) and Andree Daigre; his brother, Paul (Dottie); and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents: Frank Joseph Daigre, Jr., and Borgia Schreiber Daigre. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Metairie, LA for the last 19 years. He was a proud member of the Jesuit High School Class of 1956. He earned his undergraduate degree from Southeastern Louisiana University in 1962, where he was a member of the Lions baseball team. He later earned an MBA from Auburn University. Following college, he proudly served as an officer in the United States Air Force for more than 22 years including service in the Vietnam War, where he received a Bronze Star. Throughout his life, he enjoyed a passion for sports and shared this passion with the next generation as a coach, referee, and teacher. More recently, he developed an interest in genealogy and traced his family history back to the 17th century in France. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at LakeLawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70124 on Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at 12:00 noon. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until service time. Interment will be in Lake Lawn Park. In lieu of flowers, donations made to the WWII Museum, 945 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70130 or to the charity of your choice will be appreciated. To sign and view the Family Guestbook, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.