Charles "Rick" LeBlanc

Charles "Rick" LeBlanc, 64, of Baton Rouge passed away on August 7, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. Charles was born in Baton Rouge, LA to his loving parents Charles Joseph LeBlanc and Charlotte May Guiberteau. Rick was raised in North Baton Rouge by his father who was a teacher at Lee High School and mother who was a department store salesperson. He went to elementary school at St. Gerard Majella Catholic School and graduated from Redemptorist High School. He was also a twice alumni of LSU holding a degree in engineering Technology and then another degree in Civil Engineering. Rick joined the Army after high school and served six months at Fort Polk and then two and a half years in Germany. He was a professional Civil Engineer, registered in multiple states, who possessed a broad range of knowledge and experience including the design of foundations, structures, civil works, small and large Petro-Chemical facilities, and the overall design management of small projects. Rick worked for and with multiple companies in the south Louisiana area which included Albemarle, CB&I, Honeywell, Jacobs, OxyChem, and Shaw for projects throughout the country. He supported and contributed to St. Jude Hospital throughout most of his adult life and had a soft spot for homeless animals. Rick was an active parishioner at St. George most of his adult life, and was a member of the Knights of Columbus, the St. George Men's Club, and was an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communication while also volunteering for numerous miscellaneous activities at St. George Catholic Church. He is proceeded in death by his parents Charles Joseph LeBlanc and Charlotte Mary Guiberteau LeBlanc; his brother, Lawrence "Larry" LeBlanc. Rick is survived by his loving and devoted wife Cathy Richard LeBlanc from Lafayettte; Daughters, Angela Marie Martin and Rachel Michelle LeBlanc; First Wife,Rhunell Jordan; Step Children, Megan Dose, Shane Tacke, Rebecca Tacke and Jacob Tacke; Brother, Kenneth Raymond LeBlanc; sister in law, Joan Burton LeBlanc; Sister, Rebecca LeBlanc Havens; Nieces, Natalie Bush, Heather Bush Dykes, Melanie LeBlanc, Sydney LeBlanc Babin, Samantha LeBlanc and Nephew, Patrick LeBlanc. Rick was a true American who stood up for his country, a diehard season ticket holder who loved LSU Tiger football and baseball. He was a great father to his children who he deeply loved, was a very generous and gentle man with a soft spot for animals. He would say that animals and innocent children gave him comfort because they were always forgiving and never judgmental. He deeply loved his church, his community and God. He will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him. Arrangements will be held Saturday, August 25th Visitation 9-11 am, Mass at 11 am with graveside service to follow. St. George Catholic Church, 7808 St. George Drive, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809.