Wayne Thomas Fontenelle's Obituary
Wayne Thomas Fontenelle passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 20, 2008.
Age 53, he was born in New Orleans to Roy B. and Ruth Dorsa Fontenelle and was most recently living in Covington. The beloved husband of Kate Gundersen, he is survived by two daughters, Chloe K. and Clare R. Fontenelle; two sisters, Gail A. Glesener and Rene’ F. Brockhoeft; four brothers: Gary B., Steven J., Charles E., and John B. Fontenelle; mother and father-in-law, John and Dagnar Gundersen; his brother-in-law, Sten Gundersen and 11 nieces and nephews.
He received his undergraduate and law degrees from LSU. He was an attorney for the Office of Community Service and also worked as an Orleans Parish Indigent Defender. He will be sadly missed and his loss will truly be heartfelt by his family and friends. Private memorial services will be held by the family. E.J. Fielding Funeral Home of Covington has been entrusted with arrangements.
A Memorial Fund has been established for Wayne’s daughters Chloe and Claire. Those who wish to make a contribution may do so in the name of Wayne T. Fontenelle, Donation Account at any Capitol One Bank branch or by mailing your donation to: Capitol One, NA 218 East Boston St., Covington, LA 70433
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