Gerald Joseph

Duhe

Gerald Joseph Duhe passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on August 8, 2023, at the age of 85 just a few days shy of celebrating his 86th. birthday. Gerald was the son of the late Michael and Loredia Kraemer Duhe. He was a native of Lutcher and a resident of Grand Point for the past 50 years. He proudly served in the U.S. Army; attended LSU and retired from DuPont with 35 years of service.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Dianne Louque Duhe; his daughters, Melissa Duhe, Pamela (Darren) Regira, and Shelly Duhe; his son, Jason (April) Duhe; grandchildren, Ashley (Chase) Hymel, Aaron Forsyth, Myles (Marissa) Schexnayder, Vincent (Meagan) Milazzo, Anthony (Emily) Milazzo, Alyssa Kliebert, Blake (Alyssa) Duhe, Blaise Duhe, DJ (Paige) Regira, Chase (Olivia) Regira, Lauren Regira and Isabella Pollet; and great grandchildren, Kynlie, Kohen, Kale, Ryder, Lettie, Bryden, Brax, Zane, Gianna, Ashton, Ethan, Grayson, Asher and Hudson.
He is also survived by his sisters, Grace (Dean) Perniciaro and Coleen Boudreaux; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Harris (Gaynell) Louque, Rose Michel, Gwen Louque, Robert (Bert) Louque, and Ann Louque; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Gerald was preceded in death by his sister, Joyce Duhe Keller; his in-laws, Harris and Noella Oubre Louque; and brothers-in-law, Ray A. Keller, Sr., Dale "Bubba" Boudreaux, Michael Louque and Michael Michel, Sr.
Gerald was a Saints, LSU Tigers and Lutcher Bulldogs Fan and a former member of the Lutcher Quarterback Club. He was proud to hold the chain many years for the Lutcher Bulldog Football games. He was an avid outdoorsman enjoying hunting (excellent duck caller), fishing, spending time at "The Camp" with his family, and working with blocks of wood carving and creating beautiful ducks and other designs. He was a meticulous gardener maintaining his manicured hedges and lawn. Gerald also liked sitting outside on his patio admiring the purple martins. He enjoyed his passion for walking until he was no longer physically able to continue.
Gerald was a humble man. He will be dearly missed by his Family, Friends and pet, Lola, who guided and protected him.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Visitation and Funeral Mass at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 2130 Rectory St., Paulina on Friday, August 11, 2023. Visitation at the church from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery, Paulina, LA.
Arrangements by Rose Lynn Funeral Home. To view or sign the online guest book, please visit www.roselynnfuneralhome.com