Weldon Howard Gebhard Jr. passed away at his home on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at the age of 82. Beloved husband of almost 60 years to Emily Louque Gebhard. Proud father of Sheradie Gebhard Tassin (Terry), Sean M. Gebhard (Nikki) and the late Wade D. Gebhard. Son of the late Weldon Gebhard Sr. and Mathilda Oramous Gebhard. Brother of Melvin Gebhard (Pat). Grandfather of Tia Serigne (Jared), Troy Tassin (Lindsey), Aaron Tassin (Brooke), Becca Tassin, Ravyn Zahn (Sal), Samantha Jeanfreau (Shane), Sean Gebhard Jr., Colin Gebhard, and Caylee Gebhard. Also survived by his 16 great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Weldon was a devoted Christian and family man. His many accomplishments include serving as Church Council President of Gethsemane Lutheran Church and President of the St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce. He also volunteered with the Junior Achievement Program along with serving as a mentor to many youth over the years. Weldon enjoyed many things; sailing, books, hunting, fishing, traveling but most of all he enjoyed his family. As we all know, Weldon loved to share and impart his wisdom to all whenever and wherever he had an opportunity. It could be said that Weldon never met a stranger. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends and all of those whose lives he touched.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation at ST. BERNARD MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 701 W Virtue St., Chalmette, LA on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. A funeral service will begin at 12:00 PM. He will be laid to rest in St. Bernard Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org, Village Lutheran Church, www.villagelutheran.org or Notre Dame Hospice, www.nolacatholic.org/notre-dame-hospice. Also please consider donating blood or platelets to help others. To view and sign the Family Guestbook, please visit www.stbernardmemorial.com
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