Todd Thomas D'Aquin

Todd Thomas "Papa T" D'Aquin, 70, passed away unexpectedly, after a brief illness, on October 30, 2025. A native and lifelong resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, he was born on October 23, 1955, the second child of Mr. & Mrs. F.T. D'Aquin, Jr. He is a 1974 graduate of Broadmoor High School. Todd's career spanned over 40 years where he excelled in Maintenance & Turnaround planning. After 30 years at BASF Geismar, Todd continued in similar roles with Turner Industries and BRIS at BASF, Oxy, IP, and Lion Elastomers. He was recognized as a "go to" guy and formed many friendships that he maintained in retirement. His dedication, knowledge and humor earned him respect and affection from all who knew him. He enjoyed duck and turkey hunting best, mixed in with a love for saltwater fishing on the coast. His "Happy Place" was his camp, Tarpon Marsh Club (TMC), on the Jourdan River, in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, spending time with family or simply by himself, piddling. Todd leaves behind a legacy of devotion, hard work, ethics, and personality that will forever be remembered by those who knew him. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. With Todd, it was always about having a good time and making a memory. On February 25, 1978, Todd married the love of his life, Natalie Smith, and together they shared 47 years of devotion, laughter, and family life. He is survived by his wife; his daughter, Aubrey Ueltschey and husband, Lee; and his son, Garrett. He was the proud and beloved "Papa T" to granddaughters, Peyton, Ainsley, and Piper Ueltschey. He is also survived by his siblings, Susan Dupont (Robbie), Lisa Sanders (Mark), Dane D'Aquin (Bipsy), Sally D'Aquin, Lauren Field (Rob), Molly Kimble (Mike); and extended family, Karen and Bob Arnold, and Bryan Smith as well as numerous nieces and nephews and close friends who will cherish his memory. Todd is preceded in death by his parents, F.T. and Bea Lou D'Aquin; as well as his in- laws, Irwin and Maxine Smith. The family would like to express our gratitude for the many prayers and kind words of support offered up to Todd, as well as the compassionate care shown by Dr Shows during his illness. Visitation will be held at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Baton Rouge on Monday, November 10, 2025, from 9:00 AM until the Liturgy Service at 11:00 AM, celebrated by Deacon Joseph Scimeca. Interment to follow at a later date. Remembrances may be made in Todd's honor to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society or the Alzheimer's Association. Arrangements by Rabenhorst Funeral Home East.