Lawrence Paul Fremin

Lawrence (Larry) Paul Fremin, Jr., died on July 12, 2016 at his home. He was a graduate of Redemptorist High School,where he served as Class President and President of the Catholic Students Mission Crusade. He was also a graduate ofDraughon Business College.In his years of service in the US Army, he worked in the office of the Army Chief of Staff for Intelligence handling White House Communications.He was a graduate of the US Army communications school at Fort Benning, GA.He was self employed his entire life as owner of Monterrey Seafood Restaurant and Catering for 13 years and the past 35 years as owner of Four Seasons Florist.He was the founding member of The Krewe of Apollo of Baton Rouge and served as King Apollo I. He served as Ball Captain 10 times including each Anniversary Ball.Along with his friend, Saundra Lane, he was Co-Founder of The Halloween Ball which donated proceeds to OLOL Children's Hospital.He is survived by his two daughters, Tanya Fremin King and husband Albert King and Jacqueline Fremin and her partner Deana Dunnin. Grandchildren Brittany, Andrew and James King.He is also survived by his brother David Fremin and wife Debi, and three sisters Ethel Pruet, and husband Sam, Marilyn Chaney and husband Wilson, Frances Herrera and husband Ray. Sister in law, Joan Fremin and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Margaret Robeau Fremin and Brother William (Bill) Fremin.Pall Bearers will be his friends Terry Adams, Joe Boniol, Alan Daigrepont, John Deshotel, Danny Fontenot, Ken Gilbert, Jimmy Jones, George Knight, Mark Nassif, Paul Overland, Ken Tregre and Rick Vallet.Honorary Pall Bearers are Marshall Vass, Hal Holloway, Steve Hurley, David Nugent, John Federbusch and all former and present members of The Krewe of Apollo.Wake services will be held at Rabenhorst Funeral Home on Government street from 4-9PM on Friday, July 15, 2016. Visitation continues Saturday, July 16, 2016 at St. Joseph's Cathedral, the church where Larry's Spiritual life began. He was an Altar Server at the cathedral in the 1950's and 1960's . He also served as Cantor. Visitation is at 9AM until the mass of Christian burial at 10AM. Celebrated by family friend Father Frank Uter and Pastor Father Paul Counce. Burial will be in Resthaven Gardens of Memory.Memorial Donations in Larry's name can be made to any local animal shelter or to St. Joseph's Cathedral.The family would like to thank Dr. Gerald Milletello and the staff of the Hematology Oncology Clinic and Dr. Joe Cefalu and the staff of Baton Rouge Cardiology for the care given to Larry throughout his illness. It was most appreciated.