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Robert Lemann
1949 - 2014
Robert Lemann
1949 - 2014
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Robert Lemann Obituary
He is survived by his wife, Diane Graugnard Lemann; four sons and daughters-in-law, Robert "Bubba" (Julia) Lemann, Jr., Benjamin "Ben" (Caroline) Lemann, Jason (Emily) Lemann, and Matthew (Alison) Lemann; 12 grandchildren, Robert, Camille, Jeanne, Elizabeth, David, Mary Frances, Miriam, Anna Kate, Olivia, Ella, Elise, and Emerson; two brothers, Arthur (Roberta) Lemann III and Peter Lemann; four sisters Kathleen (Jess) Waguespack, Sue (Mike) Cooper, Becky (Steve) Meadows, Elizabeth "Zabette"(Steve) Ortte, and special family members Dianne Lamb and Nancy Nafe, and mother-in-law, Grace Graugnard.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Camille K. and Arthur A. Lemann, Jr., father-in-law, Marcel T. Graugnard, Sr., brother David Lemann and nephews Parker Lemann, Aaron Lemann, and Micheal Cooper Jr.
Robert was the President of Palo Alto Plantation, the farm on which he was born, worked and adored his entire life. He was also the President of Lemann's Farm Supply for the past 20 years. He served as a Director on the boards of Palo Alto, Lemann's Farm Supply, Graugnard, Inc, and several other family businesses. He was also a member of the Kappa Alpha Order while attending Louisiana State University and was an active member of Farm Bureau, serving as parish president during the 1980s. He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi / Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church. Nothing in life was more important to Robert than sharing simple pleasures with his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, cooking, horseback riding and sharing the Palo Alto land and home with family and friends.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 p.m. at Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church in Donaldsonville celebrated by Rev. Phil Spano. Arrangements by Ourso Funeral Home in Donaldsonville. Private burial will be held at 4:00 p.m.
Pallbearers will be Robert Lemann, Jr, Ben Lemann, Jason Lemann, Matthew Lemann, Robert Lemann, III, David Lemann, Dewey Gravois, and Donnie Benoit.
The family would like to give special thanks to his caregivers and all of the family and friends who took such good care of Robert and his family throughout his journey. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ascension Catholic Scholarship in honor of Robert P. Lemann Sr. Ascension Catholic School 311 St. Vincent St., Donaldsonville, LA. To offer condolences to the family, please visit www.oursodonaldsonville.com.
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Andrew Balterman
April 30, 2014
Belated sympathies from some Cincinnati cousins.
This news is doubly tragic for me. Let me explain.
I am Andrew Balterman, son of Alice Heyn Balterman. Mom-- who is now 94 -- visited Bubba and family and relatives a number of times. I learned what a great array of family we have in the area . . . and what a magical place Palo Alto was.
A boyhood friend of mine had moved to NOLA and told me much and often about the joys of the area. I ended up going to the Jazz Fest two or three times, sleeping on his couch. I made it a point to also visit Donaldsonville that first trip and it was as advertised!
On my most recent Fest visit a few years ago I was accompanied by my cousin Michael Ferro of San Francisco. We made our greatly anticipated pilgrimage to Donaldsonville and were royally entertained by cousin Robert at his home, at lunch and at the store and the museum. That was a memorable day curated by a wonderful man.
During that trip Robert requested that I send to him photos of Jacob Lemann's local tomb. I eventually took a number of photos of it and then....procrastination. I never sent them to him. Today, realizing that it is Fest time again and-- being recently retired-- finally having the time and presence of mind to get my little package of prints ready to send to Robert, I googled his name in order to confirm that I had the correct address and . . . I was struck dumb by the news I saw.
How sad I am; you certainly have my sympathies and, I'm sure, those of my Mother. I shall alert her and cousin Mike today so that they hopefully can see the expiring Guest Book. For me this innocent internet errand ended up being a tragic one with unfortunate timing, I certainly had hoped to please Robert with those photos and I can only blame my rotten procrastination.
I must ask: to whom can I now send the photographs? My e-mail (written in a "safe" way) is: 'abalterman' -- followed by the @ symbol -- followed by the word 'fuse' -- followed by '.net' . Please let me know and this time I shall be prompt.
Again, our sympathies to all.
Andrew Balterman
Andrew Molaison
April 23, 2014
Dee and family I found out today about Robert and I am truly sorry for your loss. I enjoyed working with and for Robert and learned many valuable lessons on how to truly treat people with kindness and respect from him. The agriculture community has lost a friend with a passion for the worked he so blessed us with.
April 19, 2014
Dear Dee and Family I am so sorry for your great loss. I know that Robert will always be with you. I hope that you find comfort in your wonderful amazing children and friends. With Love, Helen L and Andy Polmer
Lauren Rachelson
April 14, 2014
Dee and all famiy,
My brother Mike just sent me then news. I send my prayers. I have many fond memories of Palo Alto as a child. It was an exotic land and so many children Robert and I the same age).
I am so sorry for your loss.
Lauren LemannRachelson
(Ridgefield, CT)
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Mari Isasi-Diaz
April 8, 2014
Dearest Dee: I can still see Robert as a brand new father. What joy! He was such a loving and wonderful man who made everyone feel at home when he was around. Then again that is the special gift the whole family has. I know this is hard for you, the kids and grandkids. I keep you in our prayers and know that my son Javier and my husband Domingo although only met you all briefly also remember you with much love. Mama at her 101 years also send her love and prayers and still remebers what a beautiful family you are. Love. Mari.
Gloria Ysasi-Diaz
April 8, 2014
Dee, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I remember him as such a vital force of nature. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole family.
Jerry Lemann
April 7, 2014
Dee
It was with great sadness that I returned to the United States to find a note about Roberts passing. I will always remember Robert as a young boy running and playing in or near the barn at Palo Alto. The Plantation will always remind me of Robert in his coat and tie at my aunt Coleens wedding so many years ago. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
with respect
Jerry
Michael Lemann Rachelson
April 6, 2014
It is with great sorrow that I learned of the passing of cousin Robert. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Allen Bourgeois
April 6, 2014
Dee,
You and your family are in my thoughts
and prayers. My deepest condolences to
all of you.
Allen Bourgeois (Thibodaux,La)
Janice Leblanc
April 5, 2014
Dee and family.
I have wonderful memories of Robert and bubba and will cherish them in my heart forever.
You truly are the definition of a Christian family.
I only wish my life would have given me more time in donaldsonville.
Beau loved bubba and I will never forget all of you.
My prayers are with all of the family.
Becky Katz
April 5, 2014
You are in my prayers.
Becky Katz
Carol Pooley
April 4, 2014
Lemann Families, Robert was remembered in my thoughts & prayers upon hearing of his illness & passing. Just recently learned we had relatives in common, as Mrs. Camille's mother was a Daigle, I believe, whose brother, Bernard, married my grandfather's sister, Armide Bouchereau. Mrs. Vera Daigle Burke says Robert was her Godchild. I remember Robert from growing up in Dville & hearing lots about Palo Alto plantation. Sympathies to all the Lemanns,
Don McDaniel
April 4, 2014
Dee and boys,
I was saddened to hear about Robert's passing- - Coach Mac
April 3, 2014
May God guide your thoughts and your memories comfort you. You have my deepest sympathy in the loss of your husband, father, and grandfather.
Diane T. Martin (Napoleonville, LA)
Claudia Oliver
April 2, 2014
Please know you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Claudia and David ( senior) Oliver
Marilyn Zeringue
April 2, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family at this most difficult time.
Marilyn & Donald
Bill Kocke
April 2, 2014
Thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
GErald Lasseigne
April 2, 2014
Dee, sorry for your loss. Robert was a classmate and great friend. My condolences.
Jim & Myrna Looney
April 2, 2014
Dee --
Please know that you and your family are in our hearts and prayers. May God bless and take care of you all during this time of sorrow and missing Robert.
The Staff of Ourso Funeral Home
April 3, 2014
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
April 2, 2014
Thoughts and prayers for comfort and peace. He will be missed by many. Tini Thibaut
Earl Gravois
April 2, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss and will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Pam Jolissaint Delaune
April 2, 2014
Dee, so sorry to learn of Robert's passing. It seems like yesterday we were young LSU college kids enjoying life and preparing for the big bright futures that lay ahead of us. Prayers and thoughts of comfort are sent your way.
Lucien & Lisa Castagnos
April 2, 2014
Dee,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Stephanie Robert
April 2, 2014
Our family loves you all very much. We are praying for God's comfort and peace to carry you during this very difficult time. Our sincerest sympathies, Jimmy, Stephanie, Nina, Reese, and James Robert
Bonnie Eskine
April 2, 2014
Dee and family,
Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
April 2, 2014
A good friend has gone to his reward. Will surely miss him at the food fest where we had the best of the best of times. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
Love all of ya'll
Terry Bouchereau
April 2, 2014
Dee, Please know that you and your entire family are in our thought and prayers.
Dennis and Cissy Caballero
April 2, 2014
Dee, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I'm so sorry for your loss. I pray God will give all of you the strength and courage you need to get through this difficult time.
Nanette Rabalais
Todd and Jill Legendre
April 1, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
April 1, 2014
So very sorry. God bless.
Pete and Kathy Simoneaux
April 1, 2014
Our deepest sympathy God Bless.
Pete and Kathy Simoneaux
Dr. Michel Hirsch
April 1, 2014
Dear Dee,
It was with great sadness that we learned of Robert's death. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this trying time. We know how difficult it is today to see beyond the pain and sorrow, but looking back in memory of joyful times you shared together will help comfort you in the days ahead. May God bless you, dear Dee, and keep you in his care. Please accept our heartfelt condolences.
With much love,
Michel and Ruth
April 1, 2014
Dee, On behalf of the Deas sisters, I offer our sincere condolences for the grief you and your family bear. We love you and pray for peace and comfort.
Theresa Folse
April 1, 2014
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you all. Just know that now he is at rest and peace in God's hands.
BARRY JARREAU
April 1, 2014
TO DEE AND FAMILY,
MY PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCES TO ALL OF YOU.
Tom Bonin
April 1, 2014
Sorry about Robert , lots of good memories from our school days elementary and high school . He will always be remembered
Bennel Harp
April 1, 2014
Sincere sympathy to the Lemann families.Know that Robert is in very GOOD hands now free from pain.
Janice Bonnecaze
April 1, 2014
I'm so sorry for your loss, Diane. Please convey my condolences to the rest of your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Janice Bryant Bonnecaze
Eric Carbo
March 31, 2014
Dee very sorry for you and your family 's lose I have very fond memories of Robert and i know he will be missed greatly. Love and prayers
Lane Frey
March 31, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Lane and Allison
Natalie Bourg-Adams
March 31, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time
March 31, 2014
I would like to take this this time to express my sincere sorrow to learn of about ROBERT passing. I had the pleasure to visit with him and all the family at the special gathering last year on the plantation, it was nice to see and talked with him. He was such an upbeat person and easy to talk to. my family will keep him and family in our prays. with deepest sympathy to all.
Betty and Charles (sonny) Sanchez
Jane Sizeler
March 31, 2014
Billy and I send our deepest sympathy to Robert's beloved family.
Tony Falterman
March 31, 2014
My deepest sympathies to the family.
From the Staff of Ourso Funeral Home
March 31, 2014
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
March 31, 2014
Dear Dee and family,
Jerry and I send you our love and prayers as you say goodbye to Robert. I have such wonderful memories of him at LSU and beyond. I know that he was comforted by the love of his wonderful family as he entered eternity. Please take good care of yourselves in the weeks to come.
Love,
Kathy and Jerry Meunier
New Orleans, LA
Mary Demarest
March 31, 2014
Dee and family,
I have notified all of my side of the family regarding Robert's death. We all express our condolences and offer our prayers in loving support at this difficult time. Please know that your extended family joins in loving support.
Stephanie and Michael Stirrat
March 31, 2014
Dee, Peter and all family and friends of Robert, Life is but a stopping place, a pause in what's to be. A resting place along the road to sweet eternity. We all have different journeys, different paths along the way. We all were meant to learn some things, but never meant to stay......Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
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