Sheldon "Shoekee"

Roussel

Sheldon "Shoekee" Roussel, born on October 15,1931, passed away on June 20, 2021 at the age of 89.

He was a veteran of the Korean War.  He enjoyed farming and gardening.  He raised field trial beagles.  Sheldon loved spending time with his grandkids and teaching life's simple pleasures.  He retired from Freeport Chemical.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Lois "Tootsie" St. Pierre Roussel; children, Mona Robert (Faryl), Pauline Giroir, and Paul Roussel II; grandchildren, Candace Louque (Jeremy), Jonathan Giroir, Kristy DeRouen (Cody), Jeremy Robert (Jennifer), and Colby Robert (Kelli); his great-grandkids, Owen, Daegan, Easton, Cameron, Laken, Olivia, Abby, and Eli; siblings, Roger Roussel, Jr. (Sandra), David Roussel (Beverly), Esther Brignac, and Lois Poche (Neal).

He is preceded in death by his parents, Roger Sr. and Effie Roussel, his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Ovide Sr. and Mable St. Pierre; his brother Ellis Roussel (Camille); sister, Eileen LeBlanc (Chester), brother, Ronald  Roussel (Myrna); granddaughter, Courtney Giroir; and brother-in-law, Bruce Brignac.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM with services starting at 10:30 am at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Convent, LA.  Interment will follow in St. Michael's Mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations in Sheldon Roussel's name can be made to St. Michael's Catholic Church.

Rose Lynn Funeral Home has been entrusted in handling his arrangements.