Ralph David Chatellier Jr.'s Obituary
Ralph David Chatellier, Jr. passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at the age of 95. He was born on October 15, 1928 in Madisonville, LA to the late Ralph David Chatellier, Sr. and Bianca Oliver Chatellier.
Ralph was the beloved husband of the late Dorothy Motichek Chatellier. He was the loving father of Ralph D. “Butch” Chatellier, III, Linda A. Chatellier, and Wesley M. Chatellier (Camille). Ralph was the proud grandfather of Christian Chatellier, Dirk and Lorad Amacker, Amber Dunn, Wesley Chatellier, Jr., Jessica Maples, and Keaton Chatellier. He will be dearly missed by his numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Ralph was the brother of the late Wesley Chatellier, Laura Mae Zuber, and Grady Chatellier.
Ralph served his country in the United States Army in the Korean War. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Ralph was also a skilled gardener and loved time out in his yard. He was a wonderful craftsman and welder by trade. He retired from Equitable Shipyard after 42 years.
The family would like to send a special thank you to St. Tammany Hospice, our nurse Sandy, our CNA Queniece, Ms. Jenny, and Mr. Lonnie.
Services will be held privately by the family. Please Share a Memory on the Tribute Wall at www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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