Herman Louis

Waguespack Sr.

Herman L. Waguespack, Sr. age 90, who died on Monday, May 9, 2022 peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.
Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Geraldine Marie Waguespack Waguespack; four sons, Leonard Maurice Waguespack, II, (Donna), Herman Louis Waguespack, Jr. (Lisa), Bruce Gerard Waguespack(Kim), Anthony Francis Waguespack (Paula), and one daughter, Theresa Marie Waguespack Cook (Robin).
Fifteen grandchildren, Leonard Waguespack, III, Lori Matherne, Amy Bourgeois, Ashley Slaughter, Angelle Martinez, Matthew Waguespack, Natalie Lopez, Bruce Waguespack, Jr., Cody Waguespack, Kristie Zeringue, Anna Roberson , Shelly Guidroz, Joel Meyers, James Meyers and Jeremy Meyers. Twenty great grand children, Austin and Jude Waguespack, Parker, Preston and Aubrey Matherne, Noah and Nora Bourgeois, Brennan Booth, Myla Lopez, Julianna and Genevieve Zeringue, Sophia and Savannah Guidroz, Joey, Jett, Jax, Chloe, Mila, James, Jr. and Arabella Meyers. One surviving sister, Ramona Veillon.
He is preceded in death by his parents Joseph Rosney and Cecilia Marie Waguespack, one brother, Joe Waguespack, seven sisters Grace Trosclair, Bessie Haydel, Cecilia Faucheux, Etheline "Taline" Troxclair, Anna Mae Pavy, Honorine Becnel and Mathilde "Tillie" Nugent.
Herman was born on August 8, 1931 in Vacherie, LA where he resided his entire life. A brilliant man with great compassion, faith and talents, he touched many lives with unselfish service and sense of humor. His love for music influenced by the example of his sisters, lead him to play the trumpet, guitar, electric piano, harmonica and dulcimer. Gifted with a beautiful voice, he led a band as lead singer and sang many years in the St. Philip Church Choir. His impeccable woodworking ability and creative vision allowed him to create one of a kind furniture and gifts for family members and auction items at church fairs. After an early career in carpentry, he spent the rest of his work career with the Vacherie Mart as HVAC technician and flooring installer.
Herman spent 9 years in the La. Army National Guard, was a 4th degree Knights of Columbus of Archbishop Blenk Assembly #318 and a 3rd degree member of KC Council 1514 for over 65 years. Herman was the last surviving member of the building committee that built the KC home for the Vacherie community. Herman was an avid sportsman who enjoyed many years hunting, fishing, crabbing and trawling with his sons, friends and family members.
The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation to all of his care givers over the years and especially Betty Landry for her loving care.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Visitation and Funeral Mass at St. Philip Catholic Church, 1175 LA-18, Vacherie, LA on Thursday, May 12, 2022. Visitation from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. a Rosary will be said at 1:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 2:00 p.m. Reverend Vincent Dufresne, Pastor of Catholic Churches of East St. James, LA will be the celebrant of the Funeral Mass. Co-Celebrant, Rev. Sabino (Benie) Rebosura, II Pastor of Our Lady of Prompt Succor, Chackbay, LA. Pallbearers will be his grandsons. Interment in St. Philip Cemetery, Vacherie, LA.
Arrangements by Rose Lynn Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers please have masses said or donate to the Lewey Body Dementia Foundation, www.lbda.org in remembrance of Herman Louis Waguespack, Sr. To view or sign the online guest book, please visit www.roselynnfuneralhome.com