Frank J. Robichau, Sr., born September 9, 1923 in Beaumont, died peacefully at home Saturday, March 26, 2005 in Lufkin of complications from emphysema.
He graduated from St. Anthony’s High School in Beaumont in 1940 and proudly served in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II.
Frank was a purchasing agent and sales representative for several supply companies throughout his career. He was a past President of the Southeast Texas Purchasing Agents Association, the Beaumont Bowling Association and a member of Crime Stoppers. He also volunteered as an umpire for little league baseball and later umpired softball for the City of Beaumont. He loved to play golf, bowl and fish. He was a member of St. Anthony’s Cathedral.
He is survived by his wife of fifty-eight years, Edna Drake Robichau; three sons, Frank J. Robichau, Jr. of Suisun City, California, Thomas E. Robichau of O’Fallon, Illinois and Charles Roger Robichau of Houston; two daughters and son-in-laws, Judy and Tom Dunn and Mary Kathryn and Jimmy Allen of San Antonio; ten grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; one sister and brother-in-law, Mary Jo and John Neil of Beaumont; brother-in-law, Franklin Williamson; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lillian and Hewitt P. Robichau, Sr.; three brothers, Hewitt P. Robichau, Jr., Joseph O. Robichau and infant James Robichau; and three sisters, Juanita Williamson, Barbara Hogan and Imogene Robichau.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, March 30, 2005 at St. Anthony Roman Catholic Cathedral with Reverend George Kalappura, C.M.I. officiating. Interment will follow at Magnolia Cemetery under the direction of Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont. A gathering of family and friends will be from 5:00 until 9:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 29, 2005 with a rosary to be recited at 6:00 P.M. at the mortuary.
Contributions may be made to American Lung Association, P. O. Box 26460, Austin, Texas 78755 or Hospice In The Pine, 116 S. Raguet, Lufkin, TX, 75904, who provided loving care and support to Frank and his family.
