Franklin 'Tom' Bautsch
August 21, 1921 - May 10, 2016
Franklin ‘Tom’ Bautsch passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 10, 2016. He was 94, born in Memphis, TN, raised in Kenner, LA and was a resident of LaPlace, LA for the past 36 years. Beloved husband of the late Teresa F. Bautsch. Father of Mary A. Ford, Debra A. Navarre, Jo A. Giarrusso, Tommie A. Bautsch and Teresa A. Merritt. Son of the late Mary Ryan Bautsch and Joseph Bautsch, Sr. Brother of the late Ethel Becnel, Joseph Bautsch, Jr., Robert Bautsch, Howard Bautsch and Irene Clement. Grandfather of Rodger, Jr., Cynthia, Thomas, James, Rachel, Rebecca, Renee, Carrie, Olivia, Jennifer, Eara, Graille and Ari. Also survived by 25 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild and one soon to be and many nieces and nephews. Tom was retired form Delta Airlines, was a member of the Delta Pioneers, member of the Kenner Lions Club and enjoyed volunteering his time at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church and Ascension of Our Lord Church. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church, 799 Fairway Dr., LaPlace on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Interment in St. John Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Arrangements by Millet-Guidry Funeral Home. To view and sign the online guest book, please visit www.milletguidry.com
Franklin ‘Tom’ Bautsch passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 10, 2016. He was 94, born in Memphis, TN, raised in Kenner, LA and was a resident of LaPlace, LA for the past 36 years. Beloved husband of the late Teresa F. Bautsch.... View Obituary & Service Information