Robert Raggette

Published 12:00 am Sunday, October 14, 2018

Robert Raggette was born to the late Yolanda Terese Olivier and Edward Eugene Raggette on January 25, 1939, in Beaumont, Texas. He graduated from Blessed Sacrament Catholic High School where he was a star center basketball player.

After graduation, Robert attended Lamar University, then later joined the U.S. Navy where he served proudly for four years. On December 12, 1964, Robert married Bonnie DeRouen.

Robert and Bonnie were married 54 years and had three sons. Robert retired from Univen Oil Co. as plant superintendent in Joliet, Illinois. He enjoyed cooking, gardening, watching sports and old westerns. He was a long time parishioner of St. Genevieve Catholic Church.

Robert died at his home in Lafayette on October 11, 2018. In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his sister, Eugenia Schultz and his brother, Paul Raggette. He leaves behind his wife, Bonnie DeRouen Raggette, sons David Raggette, Kenneth Raggette and wife, Annette and Daniel Raggette and wife Laina, grandchildren Cameron, Isabella, and Victoria.

The family wishes to extend a special heartfelt thank you to Bridgeway Hospice and Paul and Mercedes Colomb for their kindness and support to both Bonnie and Pop.

View the obituary and guestbook online at www.melanconfuneralhome.net.

Melancon Funeral Home

of Carencro, 4615 North University Avenue, 896-6366, is in charge of arrangements.