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Donald Fuerst Obituary

Donald Fuerst, 77, died Monday, November 18, 2013 at 07:35 PM. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Houma, LA. Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2013 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm at Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. and Friday, November 22, 2013 from 9:00am to 11:00am at St. Bernadette Soubirous Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, November 22, 2013 at 11:00am at St. Bernadette Soubirous Catholic Church and Burial at Saint Elizabeth Cemetery in Paincourtville, LA. He is survived by his Spouse: Beverly Daigle Fuerst of Houma LA, Sons: Donald Nicholas Fuerst and wife Debbie of Blue Springs MO, and Joseph Edward Fuerst and wife Sheryl of Houma LA, Sisters: Mary Lee Rosola of Raymore MO, Barbara Cage and husband Lee of San Antonio TX, and Sharon McLellan and husband Bobby of Granbury TX, Grandchildren: Christopher Fuerst and wife Julie, Thomas Fuerst, Eric Fuerst and wife Shandra, Emily Fuerst and fiance' Will Dorrance, Patrick Fuerst, and Justin Fuerst, Great Grandson: Logan Fuerst, Sister-in-Law: Lorraine Giroir and husband Richard of Belle Rose LA, Brother-in-Law: Henry Daigle and wife Cheryl of Paincourtville LA. He was preceded in death by his Parents: Joseph and Mary Louise Fuerst, Grandparents: John Joseph Fuerst and Louise Fuerst, Sons: John Joseph Fuerst, and Thomas Fuerst. He was a member/parishioner of St. Bernadette Soubirous Catholic Church. He loved reading, watching his movies and westerns on TV, and playing Gin Rummy with his best friend Mike Boquet every morning. He was a member of the Houma Civitan Club having served twice as its president. He received the Civitan Honor Key, the highest award the club can bestow on its member. Special thanks to Dr. Russell Henry, a good friend and physician, Dr. Nair, Dr. Doria. To send condolences please visit www.chauvinfuneralhome .com. Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements 5899 Highway 311 Houma, Louisiana 70360. Phone: 985-868-2536; Fax: 985-876-5032.

Published by The Advocate from Nov. 19 to Nov. 20, 2013.
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Our prayers and thoughts are with you.We are so sorry for your loss.

Bebe Usie

November 21, 2013

Joseph and Sheryl, You have my deepest sympathy. My prayers and condolence also to the family. Sorry to hear of the loss of a great man and a dear friend. Beverly may your heart be filed with wonderful thought's and memories of all the joyful times that you and Mr. Don had together. GOD will give you and your family the strength to get thought this difficult time during this holiday season you all are in my prayers. R.I.P Mr. Don , your memory will live on.

Mary Ray

November 21, 2013

We are sorry for your loss, may God bless you with peace, and loving memories.
Love,James McLellan
and Family

James McLellan

November 21, 2013

Dear Beverly, we are sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, James Mclellan, and family.

November 21, 2013

Am so sorry for your lost, will be praying for your family n you.

Brandy Rhodes

November 21, 2013

Beverly, I'm so sorry. You have my love
and prayers for your health and strength
at this time and always. I wish I was there to offer help and comfort to you.
Love, Carolyn Loup Auman

Carolyn Loup Auman

November 20, 2013

Beverly, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless all of you!

Kathy Naquin

November 20, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to the family. Please let us know if we can help in any way. Barry and Becky Hebert

November 20, 2013

So sorry to hear of the lost of a great friend. He will be sadly missed. R. I. P. Don! We will miss you dearly! My condolences to the family.

C. J. Blanchard

November 20, 2013

Our prayers and condolences to the family and friends.Beverly our hearts grieve with you.

Ray and June LeBoeuf

November 20, 2013

A wonderful man and friend. Don , rest in peace. we will miss you terribly especially Mike and me (P>I>B) Bev, our prayers are with you and all the love in our hearts, Alexia is missing her Paran .

Mike & Marney & Alexia

November 20, 2013

Beverly, please accept our sympathies for the death of your husband, Don. You will be in our prayers, especially in this holiday season.
Elenora and Leroy LeBlanc

November 20, 2013

So sad to hear mr dons passing. Mrs don. My peace be with your pain. Kim K.

Kim KimBrell. NOTARY

November 20, 2013

Beverly, prayers for your comfort in these sad days. Thinking of you daily and so glad Don had you to fill many days with happiness.

Irene Cage

November 20, 2013

Sending our condolences to all of Skip's family and friends, and in particular, his sister Sharon ( my sweet sister-in-law). May God give each of you the strength to get through this difficult time. Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but your special memories will help you cope. May your hearts soon be filled with those wonderful memories of the joyful times you spent together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Mary and Tommy Hutchison

November 19, 2013

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