Verne Joseph Dicharry Jr. passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at the age of 79. He was born on October 8, 1944 in Savanna, Georgia to Verne J Dicharry Sr. and Veva Davis Dicharry. He was a graduate of Catholic High School with a decorated sports career. Verne then attended Louisiana State University where he received a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. Verne enjoyed his successful career in the tow boat and barge business from the days of Scott Chotin in Covington, LA to the sale of his company Gulf Intracoastal Marine in Baton Rouge. Shortly after, Verne entered the restaurant business founding Brew-Bacher’s Grill in 1983 with the help of his brother Dreux. Verne’s greatest love was spending time at the beach with his wife Janet, their children, and grandchildren. Verne was an avid golfer and formed countless friendships with everyone he played with. Verne truly loved socializing and meeting new people; his genuine conversations will be missed by all that knew him. He is preceded in death by his parents. Verne is survived by his loving wife of 56 years Janet Ticac Dicharry, his two sons, Verne Dicharry III (Beau) and Cherie Morton, Davis Dicharry and wife Emily: his grandchildren Madison Christine Dicharry, Carter Lewis Dicharry, Davis Ferdinand Dicharry Jr, Kennedy Janet Dicharry, Addie Rebecca Dicharry and Ellison Louise Dicharry. He is also survived by his brothers Joel Davis Dicharry and wife Sally, Thomas Frank Dicharry and wife Suzanne, and Robert Dreux Dicharry and wife Kim; and his sister Suzanne Marie Dicharry.
The family invites friends and extended family to a visitation on Tuesday November 14, 2023 from 9:00 am until a service begins at 12:00 pm at Rabenhorst Funeral Home 825 Government Street Baton Rouge, Louisiana. A burial will be held after the service at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 3625 LA-75 St. Gabriel, Louisiana. Following the burial, there will be a celebration of life at The Country Club of Louisiana, 18400 Blvd Louisiane Baton Rouge, Louisiana. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Catholic High School, 855 Hearthstone Drive Baton Rouge Louisiana 70806 or St. Stanislaus Catholic High School 304 S. Beach Blvd, Bay St Louis MS 39520. The family would like to give a special thank you to all their family and friends who have supported them, especially Ruth who provided compassionate care and attention to Verne during these difficult times.
