Gerard John Dauzat

September 19, 1937 - August 16, 2019

A Mass of Christian Burial for Gerard John Dauzat will be held at 11 AM on Monday, August 19, 2019, in Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with Rev. Kurian Zachariah officiating. A private interment will take place at a later date. Visitation will be held at Kramer of Fifth Ward beginning on Sunday, August 18, 2019, from 5 PM until 10 PM with a recitation of the Holy Rosary at 6 PM in the Kramer Chapel. Visitation will resume from 9 AM until 10:30 AM on Monday, August 19, 2019, at the funeral home. Gerard John Dauzat, 81, of, Fifth Ward, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2019, at Valley View Nursing Home. Gerard is preceded in death by his parents, John and Leontine Bernard Dauzat; 2 children, Michael Dauzat and Greg Dauzat; his first wife, Lois Dauzat and his second wife, Shirley Dauzat; and his brothers, Huey, Lyson Sr., and Cleveland Dauzat; and his sister Shirley Guillot, and infant brother, Lyson Dauzat. Gerard was born on September 19, 1937, in Marksville, Louisiana. He was employed with Clark Dunbar for many years and then moved to the position of security officer at Angola State Prison for 18 years and Allen Canning Plant. He operated Cleaves Service Station in Fifth Ward for many years. Gerard Served in the National Guard and the United States Army. He was presented the U.S. Rifle Calvary. And Mortar Expert Sharp Shooter metal. Those left to cherish his memory are his sister, Betty Guillot; his two daughters, Sandra (Jamie) Bordelon of Fifth Ward and Melissa (Jody) Bernard of Monroe; his two sons Bryan (Monica) Dauzat of Fifth Ward and McWayne Dauzat of Fifth Ward; his 12 grandchildren, Derek Bordelon, Brandon Bordelon, Sarah Dyer, Kristi Wylie, Mikee Dauzat, Ethan Bernard,Chris McClelland, Brittany Jordan, Haley Bernard, Kasey Dauzat, Gregory Dauzat, Cortney Michot; and 12 great-grandchildren, Autumn, Allyce, Easton, Emily, Alyce, Zoey, Zayden, Maggie, Ella, Carter, Grayson, and Lainey. Gerard, better known as, “Pop”, to his grandchildren, loved to plant a huge garden, especially, Irish potatoes. He was known to love sharing his crops with family and friends. Gerard loved to hunt and fish. Our Daddy instilled strength and pride in us all and the true meaning of family togetherness and the importance of loving one another. He was truly our hero. Pallbearers honored to serve will be Derek Bordelon, Brandon Bordelon, Rhen Dyer, Justin Smith, Gregory Dauzat, Christopher McClelland. Honorary Pallbearers will be Mikee Dauzat, Ethan Bernard and Carl Simon.