Robert L Marcantel
Robert L Marcantel
Obituary
Guest Book
Robert Marcantel Obituary
Funeral services for Robert "Bobby" Leroy Marcantel, 73, lifelong resident of Elton, will be held on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Ryan Temple officiating. He will be laid to rest in China Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.
Visitation for Mr. Marcantel will begin on Tuesday evening, September 2, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. and continue until 8:00 p.m. It will resume on Wednesday morning at 8:00 a.m. and continue until the 10:00 a.m. service.
Pallbearers will be Isaac Cade Marcantel, David Landry, Dwayne Landry, Ric Linscomb, David Linscomb, and Adam Fruge. Honorary pallbearers will be Jared Trahan, Bert Cart, and Joe Bruchhaus.
Mr. Marcantel was born in Jennings on June 21, 1952 to parents; Isaac Leroy and Bertha Marie Bruchhaus Marcantel. He passed away peacefully on August 30, 2025 in his home.
He spent many years alongside his father and brother as a rice and soybean farmer. He enjoyed cooking, traveling, camping, listening to Gaither music, and visiting with family and friends.
Those left behind to cherish his memory are his beloved wife of 46 years, Catherine "Cathy" Landry Marcantel of Elton; daughter, Kaylyn Marcantel (Jared) Trahan; son, Isaac Cade (Candice) Marcantel; two grandchildren, Amelia "Millie" Nicole and Addison "Addie" Ruth Marcantel; and one sister, Virginia "Tillie" Marcantel Linscomb.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Wayne Isaac Marcantel.
The family would like to express a special thank you to Heart of Hospice and Nurse Tracy.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
114 East Shankland Avenue, Jennings, LA 70546
People and places connected with Robert
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Memories and Condolences
for Robert Marcantel
Make a Donation
in Robert Marcantel's name
How to support Robert's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Robert Marcantel's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
