Louis Dendinger's Obituary
Louis Robert Dendinger, current resident of Hammond, passed away in the early morning hours of November 30, 2009 in his home at the age of 62. Louis was a lifelong resident of the New Orleans area. He was born in New Orleans on May 2, 1947 and grew up in the 9th Ward until marrying and raising his family in the Covington area. He is survived by his wife, Kay Fallon, two children, Jerry Dendinger and Jennifer Patterson, and eight grandchildren. The grandchildren are Joshua, Christopher, Alex, Jonathan, Rebecca, Emily, Adam and Evan. Jerry and Mallory Dendinger currently reside in Lebanon, Ohio while Jennifer and Trey Patterson reside in Cumming, Georgia. Louis is also survived by his wife’s family – daughter Caitlin, son Cassady and his wife Heather and their son Sebastian. He also leaves behind innumerable friends and family.
Louis is the son of the late Louis and Octavia Dendinger also of New Orleans. Louis is a graduate of Nicholls High School and the University of New Orleans. He served as an accountant and CPA for forty years serving clients all over the Northshore.
His life was full and active. Louis was athletic all his life from baseball as a youth and then a competitive weight lifter (Olympic Lifts) through the 70’s. In the 80’s Louis became an avid runner competing in races all over the New Orleans area until the mid 90’s when he had to limit his activity due to a knee replacement. Louis and friends annually ran in the Azalea Trail, Crescent City Classic and Turkey Day Run.
The last 10 years of his life, consisted of frequent travel to visit grandchildren. He also traveled internationally on mission trips with son Jerry to Spain and Kenya. Louis and Kay started a new life within the world of Jazz music and dancing. Louis became an outstanding dancer that was admired by all who saw him.
The funeral service will be held on Friday, December 4th at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home on 21st Ave. in Covington. The viewing will begin at 10:00 a.m. with the service at 12:00 noon. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the New Orleans Musician Clinic at 1-877-907-6999. Sign Guest Book online at www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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