TERREBONNE and LAFOURCHE Parishes, La.

OBITUARIY for WESTERMAN, RAYMOND FERDINAND, JR.
  
Submitted by: Louis Lavedan

Source: Thibodaux Funeral Home, Thibodaux, La.

Died: Monday, March 28, 2016

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WESTERMAN, RAYMOND FERDINAND, JR.
September 3, 1954 - March 28, 2016

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Raymond "Smilie" F. Westerman, Jr., 61, was born on September 3, 1954 and 
passed away peacefully on March 28, 2016. 
He was a native of Thibodaux, LA and resident of Schriever, LA.

A visitation will take place on Friday April 1, 2016 at Thibodaux Funeral Home 
from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM. Visitation will continue on Saturday April 2, 2016 
at St. Bridget Catholic Church in Schriever, LA from 9:30 AM until funeral 
time. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:00 AM 

with burial to follow in St. Bridget Catholic Church cemetery in Schriever.

He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Mary P. Westerman; children, Jennifer 
W. Hoover, Christie W. Myers and husband Jason, Joshua P. Westerman and wife 
Shelly, and Caren Westerman; father, Raymond F. Westerman, Sr.; mother, Hazel 
Navarre Himel; grandchildren, Olivia Westerman, Blake Hoover, Dylan Hoover, 
Tayton Westerman, Hayli Hoover, Kohen Westerman; sisters, Judy W. Naquin and 
husband Freddie and Jennie W. Daigle and husband Fred; brother, Audie "Bert" 
Himel; 2 step brothers; 2 step sisters and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his step father, Andrew Himel; maternal 
grandparents, Noah and Clercy Naquin Navarre, paternal grandfather, Leonard 
Westerman, and paternal grandparents, Bridgette Guillot Westerman Thibodaux and 
Dennis Thibodaux.

He was a long-time employee of McDermott and retired from Coastal Crane Repairs 
of Houma. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, a former member of 
the Antique Riders and C.B. Radio Club where he was known as "Super Slick", a 
Senator of the Jaycees and a faithful member of St. Bridget Catholic Church. He 
enjoyed riding his motorbike, loved tinkering with cars, and building things 
for his family and friends. 
Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family and adored his wife, 
Mary. He took great pride in his grandchildren. 
He never met a stranger because everyone was his "Pal". 

He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Thibodaux Funeral Home, Inc. is entrusted with handling the funeral 
arrangements.

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