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Ralph Piper Obituary

Ralph Raynald Piper, Sr., age 89, resident of Gonzales, LA passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2015 at 10:30am. He was a native of Baton Rouge, LA, was retired from Ormet Corp, and was a veteran of the US Navy. Visitation will be held at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church from 12:00pm until Mass of Christian Burial at 2:00pm on Wednesday, May 20, 2015. The funeral mass will be celebrated by Father Jerry Martin and burial will be in Prairieville Cemetery. Mr. Ralph is survived by his wife, Mary H. Piper; one daughter, Cheryl Frederic & husband Thomas of The Woodlands, TX; two sons, Ralph Piper, Jr. & wife Sandra of Gonzales, LA, and Patrick Piper of Duplessis, LA; granddaughters & spouses, Monique Morris & husband Daniel, Meredith Bourdousquie & husband John; grandsons & their spouses, Cory Piper & wife April, Brady Piper & wife Erica, James Piper, and Jesse Piper & wife Angie; 12 great-grandchildren; and three brothers, Ronald Marchand of Gonzales, LA, Donald & Jerry Piper of Baton Rouge, LA, and sister, Claire Miller of Baton Rouge. LA. He is preceded in death by his mother Lelia A. Marchand; father, Ralph H. Piper; and brother, Thomas Marchand. He was a member of American Legion Post #81, Baton Rouge and the VFW Post #3693. Thanks to Landmark of Baton Rouge and LifeSource Hospice for Mr. Ralph's excellent care. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Services of the Capital Area, 3772 North Blvd., B.R., LA 70806. Arrangements by Church Funeral Services & Crematory, St. Amant 225-644-9683 www.churchfuneralservices.com

Published by The Advocate from May 18 to May 20, 2015.
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I still think of you and what a wonderful couple you and Mary were. I know we will see you again one day.

JJ Caston

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May 14, 2019

My thoughts are with the family as they say goodbye to Mr Ralph. I knew of him for only a short time while living a couple of doors down from him and Mrs Mary. I remember him as being very kind and helpful; especially with Gravely tractors and carpentry.

Deanna THOMPSON Beasley

May 20, 2015

We are so very sorry for your loss. Our prayers to all of the family.

Lloyd & Sharon Hebert

May 19, 2015

He was a wonderful person. I always enjoyed seeing "our man" at bowling. My deepest sympathy. Mary, I miss you and love you. JJ

May 19, 2015

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Barry Jarreau

May 19, 2015

Cory,thoughts and prayers to you and your entire family for peace and comfort during this time.

Sara Porter

May 19, 2015

So sorry to hear this news. May God bless you during this sorrowful time.

Patti Campbell

May 18, 2015

Mary and Family, so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Paula Oliver (formerly from Baton Rouge) Indpls. Indiana

May 18, 2015

My sympathy and prayers to all the family. May he rest in peace.

BarBara Melancon

May 18, 2015

Ralph and Sandra

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Kelvin & Wanda Schexnayder

May 18, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God will provide the strength you need to get through this difficult time. Mr Ralph will live on in your memories.

Judy Alford LeBourgeois

May 18, 2015

We are so sorry for your loss Mary. We loved Ralph! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Barbara & Susie Brown

May 18, 2015

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