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Ben Brupbacher died peacefully at his home on Saturday March 26, 2017 at the age of 93. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Lois Weil Brupbacher, their four children, Mary Antonini, (Larry), Leslie Kramer (Bill), Chris Brupbacher (Neci) and Ellen Addison (Jay). Grandfather to Jonathan Kramer (Aimee), Katie Marcel (Jay), Benjamin Kramer, Christopher & Jacob Brupbacher. Great-grandfather to Clark, Lila and Coen Kramer and Dylan Marcel. He is also survived by his sister Elsie Martinez and Daniel J. Brupbacher (Alice) his brother. He was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Geraldine Brupbacher, sister Helen Callaghan (Bill) , his grandsons Cyrus L. Barker and Justin Addison. An engineering prodigy, Ben graduated valedictorian from Warren Easton Senior High and received a full scholarship to Tulane University where he graduated 1st in his class in Mechanical Engineering. He joined the Sea-bees as a Lieutenant and served in Okinawa during World War II. After the war he joined the Trane Co. as a sales engineer, eventually leaving Trane for James F. O'Neil in 1950 where he was voted Who's Who in Orleans Industries for his work. In 1956, he left James F. O'Neil to start his own company, Albach Co., with his partner, Louis Alfonso. Through his tireless work and success he expanded Albach to include Cembell Industries in Chalmette, LA. He enjoyed many years taking customers and family fishing on his boat the Miss Happ in Breton Sound. An avid hunter and fisherman, his passion and expertise led him to aid in forming the CCA of Louisiana in order to conserve marine life and the coastal environment. While raising their four children, Ben and Lois became avid world travelers, frequenting the Yucatan Peninsula, where the family explored Mayan ruins and made lifelong friends. In his early life, he spent countless hours in City Park, fishing in the lagoons and paddling in Bayou St. John. His love of the outdoors led him to look for rural property. In 1974, he bought his first piece of land in Mississippi. What started as a weekend getaway for the family became an outlet for his restless work ethic; he built houses, grew crops, took steps to conserve the land and made the property self-sustaining. He became a farmer, tennis player, woodsman and conservationist. His farm has not only served as a treasure for family and friends, but also became a temporary home for many after Katrina. In the aftermath of the storm, Cembell moved to Laplace and grew incrementally. Today, with over 300 employees, Cembell Industries is one of the premier fabricators of process equipment in North America. Up until December 2016, Ben was still working every day, fishing, and traveling to the farm on weekends. His legacy of successful entrepreneurship and his strong work ethic will live on through his children and grandchildren as he moves on to the cosmos to join his grandsons Cyrus and Justin. The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Frank Wilklow and everyone at Gifted Health Care especially Tina Bacchus, Iana Carter and Gina Cardoza. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend A Celebration of Life at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., (In Metairie Cemetery) on Friday, March 31, 2017 at 1:00 pm. Visitation will begin at 10:30 am. Interment will follow in Metairie Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer donations to Friends of City Park, Land Trust for Louisiana and/or CCA Louisiana. To view and sign the Funeral Guest Book, please visit lakelawnmetairie.com
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I am so sorry for the loss of this great man. He was the one man my daddy respected more than any other. He worked with him for many decades and always spoke of him with the utmost respect. I only wish I'd know of his passing sooner so that I may have attended his services on behalf of my father. But it gives me joy to know they have met again on the other side. My condolences to all those who loved him.
Shala Neilsen
April 26, 2017
Chris and family, I was sorry to read about the passing of your father. It seems he did many things with the family and lived his life to the fullest. I know you will all miss him dearly. Prayers for you all
Carolyn Fraychineaud (Mrs. Al Fraychineaud)
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Carolyn Fraychineaud
April 5, 2017
Dear Elsie,
Sorry I missed the wake. I lost my way and got there at 3:30 instead of 10:30.
Ben was a real hero and you must have been very proud of him. His Seabee rank made him supervise the airfield construction in Iwo Jima under tremendous Japanese fire. Also, I wanted to see you. Remember I loved you during our Newman years. So sorry to hear of Ben's death.
Sam Ross
Samuel Ross
April 1, 2017
U will be missed here at ur farm Mr. Ben. May God bless u, and may God bless this family in this time of grief. Our thoughts and prayers r with y'all.
Sherman and Adaliz Fletcher
March 31, 2017
MAY THE THOUGHT OF KNOWING THAT FAMILY AND FRIENDS SHARE IN YOUR GRIEF BRING YOUR FAMILY A MEASURE OF COMFORT.PLEASE READ PROV 17:17
KELLEY
March 31, 2017
My deepest sympathy to your family during this difficult time. May God grant you the peace, strength and comfort during this time and the coming days.
Ronda Savoie
March 31, 2017
Dear Lois,
My prayers and heart go out to you and your entire family during this sorrowful time. May God grant you peace, strength and courage to get through. May happy memories ease the pain.
Mirka
March 30, 2017
My husband and I send our deepest condolences to the Brupbacher family. Words could not express the respect and love I have for Mr. Ben. It's been an absolute honor to work for him all these years. His stories were always great, he loved to tell them and I loved to listen. He was truly one of a kind! He will be missed dearly. Forever in my heart Pop, Jennifer Gonzalez
Jennifer Gonzalez
March 30, 2017
Dave and I extend our deepest sympathies to the entire family. You are in our sincere thoughts & prayer during this tough transition.
Carol Robinson
March 30, 2017
Dear Danny and Family,
We send our very deepest sympathy to all of you at this most sorrowful time. May your memories bring you comfort and may time bring you the peace of Christ. God bless you!
Dave and Carolyn Schof
March 30, 2017
Lois, I've always had the greatest respect for you and your husband.I remember the days when I was a young boy and we spent holiday's together at your mom and dad's house.Great family memories.I will always hold them dear in my heart.Paul W.McCarthy
March 30, 2017
Sorry for your loss Mr.Ben was a great man he will be missed
Roger Guccione
March 29, 2017
Sorry for your loss.
From a friend and his former realtor in Pearl River County,
Ford Realty, Inc.
Glen Ford
March 29, 2017
So sorry for your loss Lois. Noel R.McCarthy
March 29, 2017
Casey Family
March 29, 2017
My sincere condolences to Benny's entire family. We were fortunate to have Benny as our friend and neighbor for 49 yrs. He was always there to help out when ever there was a need. He will be missed. My prayers are with all of you. Helen Lombardo {Nola Nursery}
March 29, 2017
In the short time I worked for Mr.Ben I enjoyed my Tuesdays and Thursdays talking with him about his pass ventures in the service and all his fish story. I will miss you.
Vic Colombo
vic colombo
March 28, 2017
My heart is heavy, the world has lost the most remarkable man I have ever known.
May time heal your sorrow.
Have faith that the ones we love are not lost to us forever, but wait to live with us in peace for all eternity.
Godspeed Mr. Ben
Carol Flannigan
March 28, 2017
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