Walter T. Chwalek

Walter T. Chwalek born January 10, 1936 in Duliby, Poland, died at his home in Bourg on August 1, 2023, at the age of 87 years.

Visitation will be held on Friday, August 4, 2023 at Samart Funeral Home on West Park from 6:00 pm till 8:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at St. Ann Catholic Church in Bourg at 11:00 am with burial to follow at the church’s cemetery.

Walter is survived by his wife, Laura Hebert Chwalek and two daughters, Elizabeth LeBlanc (Mark) and Lorraine Chwalek; six grandchildren, Philip (Cathy), Laura (Clay Holberg), Thomas (Diana), John (Natasha), Paul, and Sister Theresa LeBlanc; sixteen great-grandchildren, Sister Natalie, Andrew, Rachel, Luke, Rebekah, Jacob, Bridget, and James LeBlanc, Hunter Holberg, Levi LeBlanc, Felicity, Jonathan, and Michael LeBlanc, Cecilia, Veronica, and Jude LeBlanc

Preceded in death by his parents, Jan and Maria Chwalek, his brother, Edward Chwalek, and his great-grandson, Joseph Dominic LeBlanc.

Walter came to America in 1949 when he was 13 years old with his parents and younger brother. He graduated from St. Francis de Sales School in 1954 and became a naturalized citizen that year.

Walter was devoted to God, country and family. He retired from Texaco and was a member of the Louisiana National Guard. He volunteered much time to various Catholic church organizations, worked for many elections at the voting polls, and was always available to his children and grandchildren.

Walter’s St. Francis de Sales senior yearbook had the following quote near his graduation picture:

“To live as well as I can live—-To give whatever I may give.” It went on to say, “We all admire Walter’s never ceasing desire to ‘make the best better’.” We believe that this tribute to Walter was definitely accurate!

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers Masses offered for the repose of his soul.

Online condolences can be given at www.samartfuneralhome.com.

Samart Funeral Home of Houma, West Park is in charge of arrangements.