ST. MARY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: DAIGLE, STEWART W. "STU" 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: The Daily Review, Morgan City, St. Mary, La.

Published Tuesday July 13, 2010 

======================================================================= 
Copyright. All rights reserved.
http://theusgenweb.net/copyright.htm
http://theusgenweb.net/la/lafiles.htm 
======================================================================= 
NOTE: If a Photo is available for an obituary record, a reference note will be
included with the record. 
=========================================================== 

DAIGLE, STEWART W. "STU" 
October 22, 1922 - July 12, 2010

Stewart W. "Stu" Daigle, 87, a former resident of Morgan City, died Monday.

Mr. "Stu" Daigle was born and raised in Patterson, graduated from Austin High 
School in Houston and attended Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge for two 
years until he volunteered to serve in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War 
II. He served his country with pride and honor.

When he returned to Morgan City, he worked for Shell Oil Co. for 23 years, 
achieving the position of general superintendent. Upon his retirement from Shell 
Oil, he worked for Offshore Logistics as vice president, opening their Singapore 
operation. He returned to the states after 10 years of service to Offshore 
Logistics and worked for Briley Marine for five years until his retirement. Mr. 
Daigle is survived by his son, Mark Daigle of Morgan City.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 67 years, Genevieve "Bea" 
Daigle; and a daughter, Kathleen Daigle. 

He was a very active member of the community. He served on the boards of 
numerous petroleum industry associations as well as community organizations. He 
was instrumental in planning and building the Petroleum Club of Morgan City, he 
was a founding member, served on the board of directors as well as president of 
the organization. Mr. Daigle was one of the few remaining charter board members; 
his club membership number, when issued, was No. 1. Mr. Daigle was also an 
officer and served on the boards of the following organizations: -Morgan City 
Chamber of Commerce (board member and president); -Atchafalaya Chapter API 
(board member and president); -Pioneers of Offshore Exploration (incorporator 
and board member); -In addition, he was a member of the American Legion and 
Veterans of Foreign Wars. 

Mr. Daigle donated his body to science. A memorial Mass will be held Thursday, 
July 15, 2010, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Patterson. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to Southeast Louisiana War 
Veterans Home, 4080 West Airline Highway, Reserve, LA 70084.

===================