Frederick
Frederick Joseph de Ben
d. April 21, 2012
Frederick Joseph de Ben, 90, died peacefully at his home in Bay St. Louis on Saturday, April 21st with his family by his side.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert Antoine de Ben, Sr. and Elizabeth Prevost de Ben; and siblings, Albert de Ben, Jr., Mildred Pietri and Marguerite Kemery.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Barbara Nelson de Ben; their five children, Rick de Ben, Theresa Lacy (Alex), Pamela Plauche, Kim Martin (Larry), and Wendy Macquet (Dominique); eight grandchildren, Henry and Zachary Plauche; Camille, Emilie and Lilianne Martin; Marguerite Christman;and Nicholas and Julia Lacy; and his sister, Elizabeth Peyton.
Fred was a native of New Orleans where he graduated from St. Aloysius High School and attended Tulane University. He served in the Coast Guard during WWII protecting the Gulf Coast and it's barrier islands. After getting married, he and his wife moved to the beautiful town of Bay St. Louis where he had enjoyed summers during his childhood. He spent most of his life in the International Trade Business where he served as President of the Traffic Club of Greater New Orleans and on the Board of Directors of the World Trade Club. He was frequently recognized for his outstanding service and dedication to his industry by his peers and the City of New Orleans.
After retiring, he stayed active in his community with an honorary life membership in the Bay Saint Louis Chamber of Commerce. He was an active member of Our Lady of the Gulf Church and volunteered at the local Headstart program where he was an Honorary Grandpa.
Outside of the love for his family and his church, he cherished many things including his morning coffee group, fishing, golfing, gardening, and his long time love- the New Orleans Saints (who won Superbowl XLIV on his 88th Birthday).
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, April 27, 2012 at Noon at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church, Bay St. Louis with a visitation for family and friends beginning at 11:00 AM.
RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements.
An online obituary may be viewed and memories shared at www.riemannfamily.com.RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert Antoine de Ben, Sr. and Elizabeth Prevost de Ben; and siblings, Albert de Ben, Jr., Mildred Pietri and Marguerite Kemery.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Barbara Nelson de Ben; their five children, Rick de Ben, Theresa Lacy (Alex), Pamela Plauche, Kim Martin (Larry), and Wendy Macquet (Dominique); eight grandchildren, Henry and Zachary Plauche; Camille, Emilie and Lilianne Martin; Marguerite Christman;and Nicholas and Julia Lacy; and his sister, Elizabeth Peyton.
Fred was a native of New Orleans where he graduated from St. Aloysius High School and attended Tulane University. He served in the Coast Guard during WWII protecting the Gulf Coast and it's barrier islands. After getting married, he and his wife moved to the beautiful town of Bay St. Louis where he had enjoyed summers during his childhood. He spent most of his life in the International Trade Business where he served as President of the Traffic Club of Greater New Orleans and on the Board of Directors of the World Trade Club. He was frequently recognized for his outstanding service and dedication to his industry by his peers and the City of New Orleans.
After retiring, he stayed active in his community with an honorary life membership in the Bay Saint Louis Chamber of Commerce. He was an active member of Our Lady of the Gulf Church and volunteered at the local Headstart program where he was an Honorary Grandpa.
Outside of the love for his family and his church, he cherished many things including his morning coffee group, fishing, golfing, gardening, and his long time love- the New Orleans Saints (who won Superbowl XLIV on his 88th Birthday).
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, April 27, 2012 at Noon at Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church, Bay St. Louis with a visitation for family and friends beginning at 11:00 AM.
RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements.
An online obituary may be viewed and memories shared at www.riemannfamily.com.RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements.
Visitation
APR 27. 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church 228 South Beach Blvd. Bay St. Louis, MS, US, 39520
Service
APR 27. 12:00 PM Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church 228 South Beach Blvd. Bay St. Louis, MS, US, 39520
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