Gary Charles Schexnaydre

He was born to the late JT “Chew” and Inez Schexnaydre on October 28, 1943, in the metropolis of New Sarpy. He was the brother of the late Larry Schexnaydre (Sharon). He is proceeded in death by his caring wife of 28 years, Wenda LeBlanc Schexnaydre, who went to be with the Lord in 1992. He is a graduate of St Charles Borromeo.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 31 years, Karen Loupe Schexnaydre. All of his children Derrill Schexnaydre (Angele), Ron Schexnaydre (Anne), Trey Schexnaydre (Lisa), Amy Schexnaydre, Ty Towndrow (Alicia), Alida Falgoust (Shane), Stephanie Barreca (Art). He adored all his grandchildren Chris LeBlanc (Elaine), Parker Schexnaydre, Conor Schexnaydre, Jacob Schexnaydre, Joshua Schexnaydre, Noah Stanley, Annastyn Towndrow, Audyn Towndrow, Adrien Falgoust, Kayla Falgoust, Jaxson Falgoust, Shanen Barreca, and MaKailee Burr. As well as 5 great grandchildren. His was the Godfather of Stacy Murray, Melanie Clement, Michael Troxler and Tiffany Breaux.

He spent his hard-working days at Avondale, Boh Bros, and then Shell Norco where he retired from in 2002, after 30 plus years of dedicated service. He enjoyed visiting the LeBlancs in Chacahoula with Wenda and his children before her passing. Later in life he enjoyed taking Karen for a spin on the dance floor. He was a hard worker who loved to weld, repair anything he could, making roseries, knives, crawfish nets, and andouille, but his passion was always gardening. From planting the seeds, to picking the crops, and ultimately selling at the German Coast Farmers Market or on the side of the road with his big white truck and rainbow-colored umbrella.

The Family would like to thank the Doctors and Nurses of Ochsner Main Campus, ICU on the 7th floor for making his last moments as comfortable as possible.

In the words of a faithful and funny man, I Love You Too Sha!

Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Destrehan, LA, beginning at 10AM. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12PM with burial to follow in the church cemetery. There will be a gathering with refreshments at the Mule Barn at Destrehan Plantation following the burial