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Robert LeBlanc Obituary

LeBLANC Robert Raymond LeBlanc Bob, a resident of Baton Rouge, died at 3:46 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009, of pneumonia after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's at St. Joseph's Hospice The Carpenters House. He was 76 and a native of New Orleans. He was retired executive director of Harrison County Tourism Commission, Louisiana Office of Tourism and the Louisiana Exposition Authority for the 1984 World's Fair. He was a former consultant for Travel Industry of America and former director of marketing of Spangenberg Exhibit Studios and the Jung Hotel. Bob was well known in the travel and tourism business having initiated the first Governor's Conference on Tourism in Louisiana and promoted Louisiana throughout the nation and the world. He was a member of The Travel Industry Association of America, United States Travel Data Center, National Motorcoach Network Inc., American Society of Travel Agents, National Tour Association, Hotel Sales Management Association, Alliance of Canadian Travel Association, Confederacion de Organizaciones Turisticas de American Latina, American Bus Association, United Bus Owners of America, Travel and Tourism Research Association, Mississippi River Parkway Commission, Travel South USA, Southeast Tourism Society, American Heartland Association, Ontario Motor Coach Association, Louisiana Travel Promotion Association and The American Legion. His awards included Louisiana Restaurant Association Inaugural Distinguished Service Award, Travel Director of the Year 1979-1980, American Business Women's Association Boss of the Year, Honorary Ambassador San Salvador Convention and Visitors Bureau, Travel Director of the Year 1990 and Southeast Tourism Society Shining Light Award. He was decorated by the Republic of France, Cavalier of the Order of Merit (second highest honor allowed to a non-French National). He was inducted into the Travel Industry Association of America's Hall of Leaders 1989 and Louisiana Association of Fairs and Festivals Hall of Fame 2007. He was a decorated U.S. Army Korean War veteran. His interests included fishing, tennis, sailing and motor biking. Bob was an avid fisherman who enjoyed saltwater fishing with his many friends and family. He enjoyed spending time with family friends and especially his grandchildren. Survived by his wife of 49 years, Jacqueline Hecker LeBlanc; two daughters, Virginia "Ginger" Cary and her husband, Todd W. Cary, and Deborah "Debbie" Mire; son, Stephen B. "Steve" LeBlanc and wife Jacqueline C. LeBlanc, all of Baton Rouge; sister, Verlin Nielsen Trosclair; three brothers, Cleophas J. "Lucky" LeBlanc, Eugene J. "Gene" LeBlanc and Milton J. LeBlanc, all of New Orleans; brother-in-law, John J. Hecker, Washington, D.C.; nine grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Joissant and Jeanne Alanzo LeBlanc; and two brothers, Alfred J. LeBlanc and Roy J. LeBlanc; father-in-law and mother-in-law, John J. Hecker and Vera Minx Hecker, who were of New Orleans. Pallbearers will be Christopher T. Mire, Brandon T. Cary, Jonathan W. Cary, Leonard "Lenny" Nielsen, Pat Johnson and Ronald "Ronnie" Couget. Honorary pallbearer is John J. Hecker. With heartfelt gratitude to St. Joseph's Hospice The Carpenter House and Gulf South Hospice, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer's Services of the Capital Area. Visitation at Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 15615 Old Jefferson Highway, on Tuesday, Feb. 24, from 10 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at noon, with the Rev. Sam Maranto, celebrant. Interment in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. Arrangements by Rabenhorst Funeral Home.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Feb. 23, 2009.

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Christine Threeton

March 3, 2009

My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. Please know that we were sorry to hear about Bob's passing.

James E. Fitzmorris, Jr.

February 26, 2009

Dear Jackie:

I have just learned of Bob's death and hasten to extend to you and your family my deepest sympathy.

As you know, it was my great pleasure to have shared a long and wonderful friendship with Bob.

I'm most grateful for his outstanding service to our state.

Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sincerely,

Ross and Lisa Ivy

February 25, 2009

Jackie,

I am so sorry for your loss. Coco has been keeping me updated. I love you dearly and hope you find comfort knowing that Bob is in a wonderful place. If you ever need anything, you know I am just a phone call away!

Love you!

Karen Quartano

February 25, 2009

Jackie: So sorry to hear the loss of Bob. I didn't see the obituary....my heart and thoughts are with you.

Cathy Brown

February 25, 2009

Jackie,
I just found out about Bob's passing this morning, as well as many of your friends at Wright & Percy. I am so sorry that I did not get to pay my last respects. You are a wonderful lady that and a role model that I truly admire. Your dedication to Bob and your loving ways are an inspiration to everyone that know you.

Please come by the office to visit us when you feel up to it. We love you and miss you.

With love and sincere sympathy, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Love,

Cathy

Tina Ferrell

February 25, 2009

Hi Ms. Jackie,

Coco just informed me of Bob's passing. She didn't find out until today, so I am so sorry that I didn't know about it to attend the service and I am sure that Coco feels the same. My heart and prayers go out to you. I hope to see you soon. Love Tina

Ashley McElwee

February 25, 2009

Hi Jackie,

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

William Bailey

February 24, 2009

Ginger, Steve and family

Sorry to hear about you father, my prayers will be with you at this time.

Curtis and Sue Cary

February 24, 2009

To Ms. Jackie and family
We are sorry for your loss but we know Mr. Bob is in heaven and that is where we all are striving to be. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love always
Curtis and Sue

Charles Wheelahan

February 24, 2009

Jackie, I am very sorry about Bob's death. and have known him since Kindergarten. I really have fond memories of our times together with Gerald Goff, Ronnie Couget and Nardy Bush. He will be greatly missed and I will send a donation to the Alzheimer's Services in the Capital area. Our deepest sympathies.
Charlie Wheelahan (Chee-Chee)
Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Marshall, Christie, & Allen Paul Crooks

February 24, 2009

To such a wonderful family...all of you are in our hearts in prayer. Mr. Bob is with the angels now and talking to all those before him about his wonderful life and family. He will be missed. Stay strong and know that he is at peace. We love all of you!

Ben Oliverio

February 24, 2009

To Bob's wife and family,
Susan and I would like to express our sincere condolences to all of you.
I had the pleasure of getting to know Bob, while he was working with my good friend and business associate, Pat Johnson. What a great guy he was, and a gentleman as well. We had a lot of fun working and laughing together. I'll always remember our first trip to "Uglesich's", at Bob's suggestion. He seemed to know everyone! Bob was one person that I always looked forward to seeing again, every time I came to Louisiana. He always went out of his way to be helpful and kind to this "yankee". May God bless you all. Bob, I'm sure that you are in Heaven right now, telling a joke and eating oysters with your old friends! We will never forget you. Sincerely, Ben Oliverio.

Ruth Whitehead

February 24, 2009

Debbie and Chris,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
Ellis, Ruth and Hollie Whitehead

Faye Rhorer

February 24, 2009

Jackie, You are the strongest woman I have ever met in my life. I know these past few years have been so hard on you and your family. I know that Bob is resting now and the memories lost are now found again in Heaven. Be strong and know that my prayers, thoughts, and love is with you and your family. Faye Rhorer

Ric (Ricky) Johnson

February 23, 2009

Jackie, Ginger, Debbie.. Steve.. I can't begin to tell you how much your Dad/husband meant to me and my family. I sincerely wish that Rita and I could be there to pay our last respects to a man that we loved very nearly as much as we loved our own parents. I know that he and my own Dad are sitting in a boat fishing in the salt, pulling up an endless supply of speckled trout and redfish. We'll be thinking of you and grieving with you tomorrow.

Keith & Michal Rhodus

February 23, 2009

I met Bob and the family many years ago and they made me feel welcome immediately. My friendship with Steve has continued over the years and Bob will go to heaven knowing he did a great job with Steve and the entire group. Our prayers are with your family.

Ruth LeBlanc Dollar

February 23, 2009

My Uncle Bobby was a wonderful fun loving man. I hold dear to my heart the many times we shared throughout my life. He loved and enjoyed his family. We will all miss him. May the Blessing of Almighty God be upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen. Your loving niece, Ruthie

Ellyn Frankel

February 23, 2009

The few times I was invited to join the family when John was in town were always a good time. I will always remember how welcomed Bob made me feel into his home.

Harold & Cindy Mire

February 23, 2009

A gentle and kind man to all who knew him. No one believed in faith and family more than him and he lived his life accordingly. He will be greatly missed by all whose lives he touched. May he rest in peace. Our prayers and thoughts are with the family but fear and want not for if anyone is in heaven it is truly him.

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