Gustave Broussard

Gustave Irby Broussard was born in Church Point, LA on January 4, 1927 and died peacefully on February 2, 2015 at home in Baton Rouge.

He met and wed Geraldine Walker in Texas City, TX. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served honorably in Korea at the end of World War II. G.I., as he is known to many, retired from a successful paint contracting business. He made his mark as a true craftsman working with A. Hays Town and others on many custom homes in the area. He was a faithful member of St. Gerard and St. George parishes, an usher, a loyal LSU fan, and an avid fisherman. G.I. had a wonderful sense of humor, was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who adored, and was adored, by his large family.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 62 years, Geraldine Walker Broussard; children and their spouses Katherine and Craig Reves, Paul and Laurie Broussard, Keith and Jamie Broussard, Francis Broussard, John Broussard and Kathleen Callaghan, and Margaret and Bill Millard. He is also survived by his brother Edwin and his wife Ethelee; sister-in-law, Ruby Broussard; and by 18 grandchildren and step grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren and step great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Cesaire and Odile Broussard; and 9 brothers and sisters.

Visiting will be Thursday, February 5, 2015 at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM.

Visiting will resume on Friday, February 6, 2015 at St. George Catholic Church, from 11:00 AM until Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 PM, officiated by Reverend Mike Schatzle.

Burial will follow at Resthaven Gardens of Memory.

His family would like to thank Hospice of Baton Rouge and his caregivers.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Vincent DePaul, St. George Church, or Hospice of Baton Rouge.

Family and Friends may sign the online guest book or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com.

Visitation

Resthaven Funeral Home
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816
Thursday, February 5, 2015
5:00 pm-8:00 pm

Service

Vistiation

St. George Catholic Church
7808 St. George Drive
Baton Rouge, LA  70809
Friday, February 6, 2015
11:00am-12noon

Mass of Christian Burial

St. George Catholic Church
7808 St. George Drive
Baton Rouge, LA  70809
Friday, February 6, 2015
12:00 PM

Cemetery

Resthaven Gardens of Memory
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816