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Dennis Hebert Obituary

Representative Dennis P. Hebert, born October 7, 1926 peacefully passed away at his home September 11, 2015 in the arms of his beloved wife Ruth Glass Hebert. Although originally from Ponchatoula, he was a long-time resident of Baton Rouge and was honored to call Louisiana home. Affectionately referred to by all as a true Southern Gentlemen with a heart of gold, Mr. Hebert never met a stranger and found his greatest joy in making memories with family and friends. With a life devoted to public service, he unweariedly and proudly served Louisiana District 73 in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1972-1996 with distinguished committee appointments as Chairperson of Labor and Industrial Relations and Vice-Chairperson of House and Governmental Affairs. Additional public service included terms as a Ponchatoula Councilman from 1961-1972, and Ponchatoula Mayor ProTem from 1969-1972. Humbled and strengthened by early hardships in life, he began working in strawberry fields as a child, graduated from Ponchatoula High School, attended Southeastern College, worked as an amateur boxer, was employed with Louisiana Power and Light from 1948-1954 and eventually retired from Shell Oil in Norco, LA in 1983 after 29 years in Operations service. As a sports enthusiast, and alumnus of Ponchatoula High School, his athletic participation included football and basketball, and valued positions as a team member of the Shell Oil Baseball Team, Ponchatoula Athletics Baseball, and coaching and refereeing of the Hammond Recreational Softball League, Ponchatoula Little League Baseball & Softball, St. Joseph Football & Basketball, American Legion Baseball and Louisiana High School Basketball & Football Official. Mr. Hebert's love of LSU Tiger football and a New Orleans Saints fan served as a natural extension of his own interest in sports and a led to a mission of promoting youth community sports participation. His numerous civic affiliations included the Knights of Columbus, Ponchatoula Lions Club, Louisiana High School Athletic Officials Association, the National Baseball Congress Umpire Association, the Ponchatoula Fire Department, and supporter of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, the Childhood Brain Tumor Foundation, Baton Rouge Alzheimer's Association, the American Heart Association, and the Audubon Society. Mr. Hebert's interminable honors included Ponchatoula Citizen of the Year 1961, Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival King 1997, Grand Marshall – Krew of Erin 1989, Ponchatoula Mardi Gras King 1986, repeated Legislative APPLE Awards for Support of Teachers and Louisiana educational causes, Legislative Award for support of the Louisiana State Police, and Outstanding Public Official for support of TARC and LARC. His hobbies varied widely from ornithology, studying history, traveling, and a love of Western movies leading to several parts in movies filmed in the State of Louisiana. Preceded in death by his mother Majorie Eschenberg Hebert, father Charles Bentley Hebert, brothers Charles Bentley Hebert, Jr. and Vernon Joseph Hebert, sister Myrtis Hebert Meyn, sister-in-law Marguerite Anne Gianelloni, father-in-law Avery Morton Glass, Jr., former wife Evelyn Thibodaux Hebert, son-in-law Philip David Bougere, and adored granddaughter Brittany Evette Landaiche. He is survived by his devoted wife Ruth Glass Hebert, daughter Paulette Hebert Foster and husband Kearney of Ponchatoula, step-daughter Pamela Lincecum Jones and husband Bernard of Panama City, Florida, son Dennis Hebert Jr. and wife Doylene of Ponchatoula, daughter Marcia Hebert Cooper and husband Thomas of Ponchatoula, step-daughter Cheryl Anne Lincecum of Baton Rouge, daughter Carol Hebert and fiancée Ronnie Schillace of Ponchatoula, daughter Andrea Hebert Wheat and husband William of Ponchatoula, step-daughter Laura Lincecum Edwards and husband David of Baton Rouge, daughter Nannette Ourso and husband Stephen of Ponchatoula, step-daughter Karen L. Lincecum of Mobile, Alabama, daughter Patricia Hebert Landaiche of Ponchatoula, and step-son Brandon R. Lincecum and wife Amanda of Baton Rouge. Surviving siblings include Frances Hebert Valenti and husband Pete of Ponchatoula, Dianne Hebert Wright and husband Ronnie of Ponchatoula, brother-in-law Robert Mark Glass and wife Patricia of Baton Rouge, sister-in-law Rebecca Glass Fuller and husband Colin of London, England, sister-in-law Elizabeth Glass Gomez and husband Jim of Manchac, Louisiana and brother-in-law Ralph Edwin Glass and wife Marsha of Denton, Texas. Additionally survived by 38 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren and a host of other numerous cherished family members and friends, and his doted upon companion dog Miss Scarlett O'Hara. Visitation will be at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802, Monday, September 14, 2015, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., visitation continues Tuesday, September 15, 2015, 12 noon until religious services at 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with services will be conducted by Reverend Monsignor Robert Berggreen. Interment will follow in Greenoaks Memorial Park. Pallbearers include brother-in law Robert Mark Glass and grandsons Kearney Matthew Foster, William Aaron Foster, Steven Paul Hebert, Phillip David Bougere, Jr., Jason Scott Hendrix, Derek Schuyler Wheat, and Hunter Joseph Landaiche. Esteemed recognition is offered to Mr. Hebert's Hospice nurse Ann Dolan and staff of Clarity Hospice in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Published by The Advocate from Sep. 13 to Sep. 15, 2015.
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I carry many fond memories of Mr.Dennis, Mrs. Evelyn, Marcy and each of the children. You exemplify what love is and what it means to be a "family". I was blessed to become a small part of this family, and it has made a lasting change in my life.

Barry Cirtain

Family

September 7, 2019

We love you and will.miss you dearly. Prayers to our family in Louisiana.

Joe and Rhonda Glass

September 16, 2015

Marcy and Family,
All of you have my deepest heartfelt sympathy.
Each of you is in my thoughts and prayers.
Mr. Dennis and all of you were there for me in my time of loss and it has never been forgotten.
Mr Dennis is blessed with the legacy that is each of you.
Barry

Barry Cirtain

September 16, 2015

Tom and Marcie...prayers are with you at this time....your dad was a wonderful man....wish I could have known your mom....they raised such wonderful children together..

Anne and Ross Dyer

September 16, 2015

Steve and Jill,
Your Grandfather was My Daddy's cousin but, he meant far more than that to him. Daddy lost his father at the age of 13. Your Grandfather was the man that would become the father figure that he needed. I have heard nothing but fond memories spoken of your Grandfather over the years. Our fathers grew up together sleepovers, school, playing sports and etc. So, knowing first-hand what "Hebert Boys" can get themselves into...
I am sure some of the "fatherly" duties had to used :)

I am so sorry for your loss. May God Bless You and Your Family and Bring Peace and Comfort during this time of Sorrow.

Rhonda Hebert

September 16, 2015

Representative Hebert was a very strong supporter for better funding for "his university" (as he called Southeastern)when he sat on the House of Representatives Appropriations Committee and the Joint Budget Committee. He was a good public servant. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

George Silbernagel

September 15, 2015

Liz Torres

September 15, 2015

Tricia and family, Sending my deepest sympathy on the loss of Mr. Dennis. He was an amazing man who lived such a full life. The love he had for his family was obvious, and he was loved by so many as he touched the lives of countless others. I feel so honored to have had the privilege to meet and know him. You and the family are in and will remain in my thoughts and prayers. He will live on in every cherished memory that you have of him in your heart. Praying that you find the strength to get through this difficult. Find comfort in the fact he is in heaven and no longer suffering. You have an angel watching over you always. Again, I am so sorry for your loss, my heart goes out to the entire family and all that knew him. RIP, Mr. Dennis.

Liz Torres

September 15, 2015

May these words find you at peace in the arms of your Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Mr. Dennis you have been a part of my life beginning in 1964 in Ponchatoula. It has been my pleasure to see the love that you and Ms. Ruth had for each other and you telling me of the fun you and Ruth had rabbit hunting.

Henry Rayborn

September 15, 2015

Ruth,I went to the funeral home this morning and I saw it was at noon. I have to go out of town so I will not be there. Dennis was one of the nicest guys I have ever known and I loved him. I have you in my prayers and if I can ever help you, please do not hesitate to call. Tom Nolan

Tom Nolan

September 15, 2015

REST IN PEACE COACH.

PHILLIP MELINIE

September 15, 2015

I was so sorry to hear of my friends passing. It was an honor to serve with him in the House of Representatives.
My condolences to the entire family.
Murray Hebert

Murray Hebert

September 14, 2015

Paulette, Marcia, Bubba,Carol, Andy, Nan and Patricia, (and all of your children)
My heart aches for you. I know how hard this is for each of you. Your dad treasured each and every one of his seven children and all of his grandchildren. Growing up with you I was able to witness first hand the bond he shared with you. May God wrap his arms around you and give you strength to get through the grieving process. I am sure your mom and Brit were so happy to welcome him home. Hopefully knowing they were there will give you some peace. God bless!! I am proud to be your cousin! Love all of you!

Dawn Ekker

September 14, 2015

To Ms. Paulette Foster and family may the love of God keep you during your time of bereavement. We are praying for your strength; truly he was a great man, excellent representative and a blessed person. He will truly be missed but heaven has gained another angel. From Jerri, Lenora and Mattie. "You are in our prayers"

Lenora Armstrong

September 13, 2015

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