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Alfred Louis Robelot Sr, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Thursday, August, 15, 2019 at the age of 87. He graduated in 1952 from Tulane University with a degree in Physical Education and was an All American lineman on the 1952 football team. After graduating, he served as a football coach, swimming coach, and teacher for almost 60 years in Coachella, California and Baton Rouge. He is survived by his brother, Walter; son Alfred Robelot Jr (Denise) of Baton Rouge; daughter Cora Freddie Robelot Blocker Alford (Kenneth) of Jackson, MS; grandchildren Reed, Trey, Lyle, Kris, and their families; longtime companion Lulu Magee; and nephew Les Stockwell of New Orleans. Preceded in death by his parents Raoul and Myrtie Robelot; brother Buddy; and sisters Sybil and Jean. A visitation at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government Street, is scheduled for Sunday September 1, 2019 from 10:00 am until a Memorial Service at 12:00 pm.
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Coach Robelot was one of my favorite Swimming Coaches...and I had many from Age Group through NCAA Div I. He got the best out of me and was one of the few coaches who knew how to properly train me. The most inspiring thing about Coach Robelot was if he believed in you, you in turn believed in yourself. He had an amazing work ethic and was a great family man. Coach made a big impression on me and I was sad to hear of his passing. RIP.
Philip Frank
Friend
February 12, 2020
My prayers and condolences to the Robelot family. I knew Mr. Robelot from the dialysis clinic and he was such a nice person. He shared a lot of life's memories and information with me. He loved to read and he was especially proud of his son's book writing. I was really shocked and saddened to learn of his passing.
Reed Preston
September 2, 2019
Al and your family,
We send you our most heartfelt condolences at this difficult time.
Ella Bourgeois, Duane, Justin, Kayla Aydell
Ellarene L Bourgeois
September 1, 2019
Coach Robelot was a great man and pushed me to be successful in swimming which helped me be successful in life. Some of my fondest memories in life are from my BR Y-Nauts days and the friends I made there.
David Zielinski
Student
August 31, 2019
Coach Robelot was a great man,teacher and coach. He was a great mentor to all of us young kids that grew up a Tara Pool in the 70's and 80's
Chip Shows
August 23, 2019
My Thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. He taught me how to swim as a little boy in the early 70s and allowed me to swim at meets as a teen in the 80s. He was always nice to me. To me Coach Robelot is TARA POOL as the memories there made an impact on me. God be with him and all of the Robelot family.
Michael F. Gan
August 21, 2019
Coach Robelot always shot you straight, he was honest and you always knew where you stood with him. He was one tough guy too. They won't make them like him anymore. My condolences to the family and his close friends. Rest easy Coach, you'll be missed.
Clay Randolph
August 19, 2019
Coach Robelot coached some of my children at Tara Pool and Tara High School. What great impressions he had on everyone, especially Randy, Rusty, Ricky and Jan. He was respected and loved by all, Mary Sue Meador
Mary Sue Meador
August 19, 2019
Coach pushed me to do better and become a better person. He was one of my favorite coaches at Tara High. He was my encourager.
Kevin B Wells
August 18, 2019
Coach Robelot was tough, but kind. Always encouraged me to be better. What a great man!! ❤
AliceAnn Phillips
August 18, 2019
My thoughts and prayers are with Freddie, Robie and their family. I still remember how much I enjoyed working for Coach at Tara Pool during high school. May he rest in eternal peace.
Connie Franks Summers
August 18, 2019
Randy & I send our deepest condolences to all the family! We share fond memories of Coach Robelot at Tara Pool ... May he RIP!
Randy and Cathy Chambers Efferson
August 18, 2019
a good strong man in his day. a mentor to me and supporter. walt knows.i know it was coming but still very hurtful to me.
edward dufaur
August 18, 2019
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