ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: GAHN, RICHARD ALFRED 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, Covington, La.

Died Tuesday, February 8, 2011

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GAHN, RICHARD ALFRED 
(May 8, 1935 - February 8, 2011)

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Richard Alfred Gahn passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, February 8, 
2011 after a long battle with cancer.

Beloved husband of Julia Jeansonne Gahn for 51 years. Father of Alfred Gahn 
(Karen), Dr. David Gahn (Julie), Cynthia Mitcham (Richard) and Dr. Laura Gahn 
(Patti). Also survived by 6 grandchildren. Son of the late Alfred E. and Cecile 
Constantin Gahn.

Age 75 years. A native of Lafayette, LA and a resident of Covington, LA for the 
past 42 years. He graduated from Cathedral High School in Lafayette and attended 
SLI in Lafayette. He was a Korean War veteran having served as a Radio Operator 
in the Marine Corp. He was a charter member of the St. Tammany Woodworkers Guild 
and a member of the Bayou Woodturners Association.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the memorial mass at 
St. Benedict Catholic Church, 20307 Smith Rd., Covington, LA 70435 on Thursday, 
February 10, 2011 at 11:00 AM. Fr. Jonathan DeFrange officiating. Visitation, AT 
THE CHURCH, from 9:00 AM until service time.

Interment in St. John Cemetery, 515 Cathedral St., Lafayette, LA 70501 on 
Friday, February 11, 2011 at 11:00 AM. Deacon Paul Matte officiating. Walters 
Funeral Home in charge of the Lafayette arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer donations to St. Paul School, 917 S. 
Jahncke Ave., Covington, LA 70433.

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