Donald Edward Casse's Obituary
Donald Edward Casse passed away on Friday, February 9, 2018 at the age of 73. Beloved husband of 51 years to Kay Goza Casse. Preceded in death by his parents, Carol Scheib Casse and Robert McPhearson Casse; and his granddaughter, Aubryn Elaine Thomas. Loving father of Kelly J. Casse Thomas (Mark). Proud grandfather of Ryan, Kathryn and Maryn Thomas.
Don was a well respected insurance executive. He began his 42 year career in 1967 as an underwriter trainee for Continental Casualty Ins. Co. in New Orleans. He moved to Fireman’s Fund for six years before forming his own General Agency, Dixie Underwriters. Don then ventured into commercial insurance and founded Don Casse & Associates and eventually merged with ARIC specializing in Workers Compensation and other commercial lines. In 1995, FARA, Inc. of Mandeville bought the operation and Don became President and CEO of FARA General Agency until his retirement in 2009. Don was a member of the Independent Insurance Agents of Louisiana, Professional Insurance Agents of Louisiana, Louisiana Surplus Lines Association and NAPSLO. Don was also a member of the Board of Directors for FARA and LEMIC.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the memorial services at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Avenue, Covington, LA 70433 on Friday, February 16, 2018 at 1:00 PM with visitation on Friday beginning at 11:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in memory of Mr. Casse to be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the Kidney Foundation. E.J. Fielding Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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