Gilbert Jesse Peshoff

Gilbert Jesse Peshoff, 95 passed away on April 13, 2020, at St. Frances Nursing & Rehab Center in Oberlin, LA. Gilbert was born on November 19, 1924 in Vinton, LA to Daniel and Ophelia Dugas Peshoff.

Mr. Peshoff lived his entire life in the Lake Charles area. He served for twenty-six years in local law enforcement, five years with the Lake Charles Police Department, where he was known as “the happy cop,” and twenty-one years with the Louisiana State Police, Troop D. He served his country honorably in the United States Army during World War II. Gilbert loved people and never met a stranger.

Mr. Peshoff is survived by his loving wife, Ruby Burnett Benoit Peshoff; his daughters, Brenda Conner (Charles) of Bundick Lake, LA, Marilyn Conner (Leonard) of LaPorte, TX; Darlene Rose (Robert) of Grapevine, TX; 8 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren;
He was predeceased by his parents, and his son, Gary Ray Peshoff.

Burial will be at Consolata Cemetery under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home. The family will hold a memorial celebration of life at a later date.