Roger Joseph Berthelot, born on December 28, 1940, passed away peacefully at the age of 85 on April 7, 2026, at his home in French Settlement, Louisiana. He was a lifelong resident of French Settlement.
After graduating from French Settlement High School and graduating trade school as a mechanic, Roger built a life defined by hard work and dedication. Roger was truly a jack of all trades and a master of many. He took great pride in his strong work ethic and his ability to repair almost anything. He enjoyed raising cattle, gardening —that always included Berthelot’s red peppers, and hunting. There was nothing he wouldn't do for his family. He was always there to lend a helping hand, no matter the need, and he taught us countless life lessons that we will carry with us forever.
Roger is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, June, whom he lovingly referred to as “ma’am”; his four daughters, Laquita (Bill) Phillips, Tonya (Mark) Williams, Kimberly Berthelot, and Candace (Todd) Bennett; his five grandchildren, Jaclyn Klapperich, Megan Rachel, Tyler Williams, Connor Bennett, and Zane Bennett; his seven great-grandchildren, Alice, Alex, Wesley, Audrey, Evan, Emmett, and Judah; his sister, Ethel (Jerry) Lobell; his brother, Carl (Jinx) Berthelot; his brother-in-law, Joseph Ray (Dixie) Guitreau; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, McCoy and Nora Berthelot; brothers, Oscar and Alvin “Pat” Berthelot; mother-in -law, Alice “Bernice” Wells; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Bruce and Joyce Gordon; and brother-in-law and sister-in-law Norman and Maythel Guitreau.
Visitation will on Friday April 17, 2026 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in French Settlement from 9:00 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Mausoleum. Pallbearers will be Connor Bennett, Todd Bennett, Zane Bennett, Mark Ledoux, Bill Phillips, Patrick Rachel, Mark Williams, and Tyler Williams.
The family asks that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
