Gerald Don Touchet

ERATH — A Mass to celebrate the life of Gerald Don Touchet, 85, will be held at 1:30PM on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Erath, Louisiana with Father Clinton Sensat officiating.  He will be laid to rest during a private ceremony at Our Lady of Lourdes Mausoleum following his cremation. 
Visitation will be at the Church Hall from 9 a.m. until the time of services with a rosary at 11 a.m.
Gerald, a resident of Erath, passed away on October 24, 2023.  Gerald was born on September 9, 1938, to Stanley and Artha Touchet.  He was a 1958 graduate of Abbeville High School.  Gerald was employed for 33 years by Odeco, Incorporated which was later bought out by Murphy Oil Company. He was a proud member of the Erath Volunteer Fire Department for many, many years and loved the comradery and brotherhood that he found there.  His greatest joy was watching his family grow and thrive.  He loved spending time with his sons and their families, and he was at his happiest when he was visiting with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. 
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Sue Landry Touchet, his brother Timothy “Tim” Touchet of New Iberia, his two sons Joe Don Touchet and wife Yvette of Erath, and Michael James Touchet and wife Theresa of Erath, his seven grandchildren, Rynn (Annalise), Payne, Rylee, Austin, Rhett, Nathan, and Kathryn, and three great grandchildren, Aurora, Adela, and Anna Touchet. 
He was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley and Artha Touchet, and two of his siblings Carrie Touchet Powers and Larry Touchet.    
Serving as pallbearers will be Rynn Touchet, Payne Touchet, Austin Touchet, Rhett Touchet, and Nathan Touchet. 
Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Kathryn Touchet, Rylee Touchet, and Eddie Langlanais.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Catholic Daughters or the Knights of Columbus at Our Lady of Lourdes Church.
You may sign the guest register book and express condolences online at www.davidfuneralhome.org
David Funeral Home of Erath is handling the arrangements - (337) 937-0405.