age 86.
Henry was a U.S. Navy Veteran, Graduate of Tulane University and longtime employee of the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers. As a member of the Corps of Engineers he oversaw the Management of their
Navigation Mission as Chief of Operations for New Orleans District. Additionally, he played a key role in
the design and construction of the Corps Hopper Dredges Wheeler and Essayons and was their lead
representative during the 1984 World’s Fair and Expo in New Orleans. He was an ardent supporter of
Tulane Athletics throughout his adult life and enjoyed attending their events. He was also an active
lifelong member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish.
He is survived by his loving wife Gaile, his sister Mary; his children Henry Jr. (Renia), Gretchen (Arthur)
and Eric (Rachael); his grandchildren Henry III (Elizabeth), Richard, Sean (Jessica), Andrew (Jennifer),
Cecilia, Eric Michael, Isaac, Jacob and Samuel; his great grandchildren Henry IV, Elanor, Aiden and
Adalyn, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Louis and Mary
and his brother Robert.
Due to the current social circumstances, there will be a private service with internment at Lafayette No.
1 Cemetery. A Celebration of Life memorial will be conducted at a future date. In lieu of flowers please
address donations to The Deutsches House, St Francis of Assisi Church, or The Tulane Band.
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