John J. Varenholt Jr.

VARENHOLT John J. Varenholt, Jr. Born December 13, 1922, Died on Tuesday, October 30, 2012, survived by his wife the former Perlin Meyers and sons John J. Varenholt, III, MD (Susan) of Pensacola, FL and Paul M. Varenholt (Theresa) of Fredericton, N.B., Canada and grandchildren Gretchen, Patrick, Carter and Regan. Attended Fortier High School and Loyola University and was a resident of Jefferson Parish for 50 years. Active in St. Agnes Parish as Chairman of the Fair, Parish Council and Principal of the High School of religion as well as teacher. He received the Archdiocesan St. Louis Medal. He was a Pre-Cana speaker and organized a young adult social group with his wife. Returning from WWII in the Pacific he joined the American Legion and then worked as service and installation of air conditioning and appliance service. He retired from Gulf Coast contact Lens as General Manager and co-owner of Rampart Optical as an Optician. Son of the late John J. Varenholt, Sr. and Clare Ruhlman Varenholt and sibling Armand R. Varenholt and the late Edna Clare Braniff. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Mass at St Agnes Catholic Church 3310 Jefferson Hwy. Jefferson , LA on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at 11:30 a.m. Visitation after 10:30 am. at the church. Inurnment private. Arrangements by GREENWOOD FUNERAL, 5200 Canal Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70124.