ST. MARY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: RICHARD, HERMAN JOSEPH, SR.

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Twin City Funeral Home, Morgan City, La.

Died: Friday, January 17, 2014

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RICHARD, HERMAN JOSEPH, SR.
(February 22, 1930 - January 17, 2014)

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Herman Joseph Richard Sr. February 22, 1930 January 17, 2014

Herman Joseph Richard Sr., 83, a native of Morgan City and a resident of Bayou 
Vista passed away on Friday, January 17, 2014 at Franklin Retirement Home.

Herman spent his life on the water whether it was for work as a boat captain or 
for just fishing for fun. He was a wonderful and hard working father that 
taught his children the value of working hard and never settling for second 
best. Herman loved his family tremendously along with his dog, Dash who brought 
joy to his life. Herman also was a Korean War Veteran who served his country 
proudly.

Herman left behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife, Mary B. Richard of 
Bayou Vista; two daughters: Hattie R. Lawton of Bayou Vista and Melanie Dietz 
and husband, Ricky of Lake Arthur; three sons: Herman J. Richard Jr. and wife, 
Donna of Bayou Vista, David Richard and wife, Robin of Bayou Vista and Chief 
James Richard and wife, Nickie Aucoin of Berwick; 12 grandchildren: Lauren, 
Joshua, Matthew, Brandon, Elizabeth, Amanda, Brittany, Meagan, Allison, Steve, 
Trevor and Marissa along with three great grandchildren: Finn, Thomas and Emma.

Herman was preceded in death by his parents, Theophile and Hattie D. Richard 
and five brothers: Felix "Lee", Johnny "June", Joseph "Joe", Augustan "Bud" and 
Herbert Richard.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 19, 2014 at Twin City Funeral Home 
beginning at 6pm until 9pm and resume at the funeral home on Monday, January 
20, 2014 starting at 9am until time of service at 11am. Herman will be laid to 
rest in the Morgan City Cemetery following the service

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