Former State Senator Butch Gautreaux Dies
February 23, 2020
Brent Sevin
February 24, 2020
March 10, 1925 – February 22, 2020
Wilver J. Trosclair, 94, a native and resident of Thibodaux, Louisiana passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2020.
Services are pending.
He is survived by his children, Natalie Morvant, Jackie Perque, Steve Trosclair, Marylynn Clement, Beverly Benoit, Ruth Rodrigue, Patsy Long, Rickey Trosclair, Keith Trosclair, Tammy Ledet, Miriam Zeringue, Michelle Peltier; 26 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; 7 great-great-grandchildren; and sisters, Thelma Morvant, Audrey Morvant, and Joyce Clement.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 75 years, Esther Allemand Trosclair; daughter, Carolyn Trosclair Naquin; grandson, Troy Trosclair; great-grandson, Blaine Cheramie; parents, Valcor Trosclair and Ella Chiasson Trosclair; siblings, Rena Adams, Dorothy Legendre, and Raymond Trosclair; and sons-in-law, Charles Morvant, Leo Perque, Ronald Benoit, Ecton Rodrigue, and Earl Matherne.
Wilver was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, son, brother, and friend. He was an avid hunter, gardener, and loved family gatherings. He was a World War II Veteran. He served as an usher at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church in Chackbay, and would always welcome his friends wherever he went. He will be greatly missed by all those who knew him.
Thibodaux Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
