Herbert C. Champagne, 92, a native of Boutte and a resident of Luling, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2017.
Visitation will be from 9:00 am until 11:00 am Monday, February 27, 2017 at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Luling, LA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am Monday with burial to follow in St. Charles Cemetery, Luling, LA.
He is survived by his wife, Eula Foret Champagne; son, Craig A. Champagne (Junie); grandchildren, Carrie Folse (Heath), Casey Kramer (Mark) Steven Champagne, Marylane Miletello, (Matt); great grandchildren, Mia, Daniel, Gemma, Isla, Greyson, Ilsa; brother, Edward Champagne and sisters, Earline Champagne and Doris Bolden.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Elphege and Valerie Richard Champagne; brothers, Willie, Louis, Oscar, Andrew Champagne, Lucille Gaubert and Marie Gaubert.
Herbert was a World War II Army Veteran where he was a prisoner of war. He was a lifetime member of American Legion Post 131 and VFW Post 3750. He was a watchmaker in St. Charles Parish for 56 years. He loved growing a garden and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He will be greatly missed.
Falgout Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.