Patrick Derouen, 84, of Lake Charles passed away Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his children. He was born, raised and lived most of his life in Holmwood. He received his BS and Master of Education at McNeese State University. Started his career in Lacombe, La. teaching and coaching. Later he worked for Lockheed Martin in New Orleans as a draftsman. While there, he assisted teams that designed the Saturn V rockets for the Apollo missions to the Moon and later transferred to Lake Charles. Later he became an instructor at SOWELA Tech until he retired. During his retirement he continued working at Northland Pioneer College in Holbrook, Ariz. and later worked at Galveston Community College.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and sports. He also enjoyed traveling around the world and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his four children, Jody Derouen and wife Cindy of Bridge City, Timothy Derouen and wife Michelle of Gonzales, Suzanne Chapman and husband Randall of Moss Bluff and Laura Fruge and husband Thomas of Moss Bluff; 13 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; and brothers, Rodney Derouen of Woodville, Ralph Derouen and wife Wanda of Lake Charles.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Lionel and Eunice Derouen and wife of 55 years, Patsy Derouen and brother, Phil Derouen and his loving partner for eight years, Ruth Baranello.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, Nov. 12 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. hosted by his children at 1052 Kincade Ct., Lake Charles (Moss Bluff).
Interment will follow at a later date at the Derouen Cemetery in Hayes.
Special thanks from the family to all the employees at Brookdale Assisted Living Care facility for giving our father a loving and caring environment. We also would like to thank the employees of Amedisys Hospice who provided the compassion and support for our family.
In lieu of flowers, the family prefers that a memorial donation be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation.