Vermilion County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....Melebeck, Floremond Louis - September 18, 1928
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source: Abbeville Meridional, Abbeville, Louisiana, Saturday, September 22, 1928

Pioneer Citizen Passes to Eternal Rest.

Floremond L. Melebeck died at his home here on Tuesday, Sept. 18, at 4:00 
o'clock a.m., aged 65 years, 9 months and 7 days. The funeral took place 
Wednesday at 9:00 o'clock a. m., with services at the Catholic Church. 
Interment was made in the Old Catholic Cemetery.

He is survived by the following children: Mrs. Edgar Dutel, of Houston; Miss 
Gertrude Melebeck, of Abbeville; Clovis Melebeck, of Abbeville; Carno 
Melebeck, of Houston; Caesar Melebeck, of Monroe; Conrad Melebeck, of 
Abbeville.

Mr. Melebeck was a native of Abbeville, but at an early age was taken to 
Belgium by his uncle, where he received his primary education. Returning to 
this country at the age of 18 he shortly after accepted a position with 
Jacob Isaacs as clerk in a general merchandise store.

Giving up his position with Isaacs in the 80's he established himself in the 
general merchandise business in a building at the corner on Main and Port 
streets. Some time in the early 90's this building was destroyed by fire, 
and was replaced by the one occupied at the time of his death.

In the late 80's he was married to Miss Zulma Marie Laplace who preceded him 
to the grave five years ago.

Mr. Melebeck was one of the pioneers in the development of the town and 
parish, and sered (sic) as a member of the Abbeville Town Council for 
several terms.

He was a man of deep sympathies - ever ready to assist the weak and 
unfortunate and give wholesome advice to those struggling with adverse 
conditions. He will be remembered as one of Vermilion's most substantial 
citizens, and his life will serve as a guiding star to the many who are 
groping in the shadows.


CARD OF THANKS
We take this method of extending our sincere thanks to our many friends and 
neighbors for their many deeds of kindness and words of sympathy during the 
sickness and at the death of our beloved father, Floremond L. Melebeck. - 
The Family.


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