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Richard Shoemaker Obituary

Richard A. Shoemaker, Sr., 87, a native of Delaware, Ohio, former resident of New Orleans, current resident of Baton Rouge, LA passed away Jan 19, 2017 after battling cancer. A Navy veteran who served in the Korean War is survived by his wife of 23 years Earline Wall Lacinak Shoemaker. A funeral mass will be held at St. Jean Vianney Catholic Church, 16166 S. Harrell's Ferry Rd., Baton Rouge, LA 70816 at 11:30 AM on Monday, Jan 23, 2017. Internment at noon, Tuesday, Jan 24 at Lake Lawn Cemetery, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd, Metairie, LA 70802.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Jan. 21 to Jan. 22, 2017.

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Charles Jumonville

January 22, 2017

Henry, you and your family are in my prayers.

January 22, 2017

My sincerest condolences to the family for your great loss. Jude 1: 20, 21

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