Louis Bertrand, Jr.

Louis Bertrand, Jr., 88, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 4:15 AM on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 in a local hospital.

Mr. Bertrand was born September 2, 1928 in Holmwood, LA and a native of the Lake Arthur area. He graduated from Lacassine High School, playing football and basketball while in high school. He served his country in the U.S. Army. He worked as a Compressor Mechanic for Production Operators, where he retired at the age of 57. He was a member of the Catholic Church. Mr. Bertrand enjoyed golfing, which he picked up when he was 50, and had four hole-in-ones in his lifetime. He also enjoyed gardening and his grandchildren.

Mr. Bertrand is survived by his wife of sixty-six years, Lena Romero Bertrand of Lake Charles; sons, Ronald Bertrand and wife Donna of Baytown, TX, Kennith Bertrand and wife Janet of Sulphur, LA, and Terry Bertrand and wife Melody of Jennings, LA; daughter, Nancy Stevens and husband Terry of Sulphur, LA; brother, Edward Bertrand and wife Margaret of Sulphur, LA; sister, Dean Dominque of Lake Charles; eleven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Estelle Hebert and Louis Bertrand, Sr.; sister, Margie Duhon; brother, Robert Bertrand; and an infant sister.

His graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, May 12, 2017 Highland Memory Gardens. Father Nathan Long will officiate. Visitation will be at Johnson Funeral Home on Thursday from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a rosary at 6:00 PM and continue on Friday from 8:00 AM to 9:45 AM.