Herman “Buddy” Joseph Kooke, 93, passed away in Slidell, LA, on Saturday, May 14, 2022. Herman was born on February 15, 1929 to Henry Herman Kooke and Germaine Deroche Kooke. Herman grew up in New Orleans, LA. He graduated from Francis T. Nichols and later married his soulmate, Joyce Helber on September 4, 1948. Together they raised four children. He served in the US Navy and was 74 year member of the Plumbers and Steamfitters Local Union 60. He retired at fifty-five to live his dream. He was a member of several social clubs. He enjoyed cruising, crabbing, and spending time at his camp in Little Woods. He opened the camp up to extended family during the summer, and made it a welcoming destination for family vacations. After his wife Joyce passed in April of 2020, he was able to secure a new home-on- the- water. His “mini” little Woods. The friendships that he made in his final years meant more to him than his words could ever express.
Herman is survived by his brother, Norvin Kooke (Sonja); daughter, Cheryl Saul (Jimmy); son, Gary Kooke (Puddy); grandchildren, Michelle Maher- Williams (Michael), Racquel Pavlovich (John), Chantelle Rohr (Christopher), Chantel Saul, Kristin Carbo, Rebecca Doll (Scott), Mindi Wright (William), Lindi Senez (the late Dave), Calvin Soulet (Laura) and Kelsi Pennino (Jerry); sixteen great grandchildren; one great-great grandchildren, and many nieces , nephews and extended family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Germaine Kooke; sisters, Anna Mae Evans, Germaine Crochet and Faye Ann Morgan; son, Mark Kooke (Cindy); daughter, Karen Soulet (Calvin); and grandchildren, Bryan Kooke, Ryan Kooke and Amy Kooke.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation to be held at ST. BERNARD MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 701 W. Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Friday, May 20, 2022 from 11:00AM- 1:00PM. A funeral service will begin at 1:00PM. Burial will follow in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens.
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