Walter Ray Romain

Published 5:48 pm Thursday, March 25, 2021

Walter Ray Romain passed away on March 24, 2021 in a local hospital surrounded by his family.
He was born in Branch, LA, resided in Iowa, LA for 20 years and a resident of Reserve, LA since 1974. Walter worked for D.O.T.D. for 42 years and then later as a Civil Engineer. He enjoyed working on cars and gardening.

Walter is survived by his wife, Rachael Daigle Romain of 57 years; two sons, Wendell (Kim) Romain of Reserve and Kevin (Sheri) Romain of Slidell; daughter, Natalie (Steven) Simoneaux of Independence, LA; 6 grandchildren, Lisa Simoneaux, Joshua Romain, Caleb Romain, Trevor Romain, and Heather and Hannah Romain; and 2 great granddaughters, Mya and Amy. Also survived by son-in-law, Lawrence Simoneaux.

Walter was preceded in death by his parents, Berdner and Amy Bellard Romain; 2 brothers, Herman and Michael “Mike” Romain; sister, Marlene Roussel; and 1 granddaughter, Lindsay Romain.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation on Monday, March 29, 2021 at Millet-Guidry Funeral Home, 2806 W. Airline Hwy., LaPlace from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. and on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at St. Peter Catholic Church, 1550 Hwy 44, Reserve from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. Interment in St. Peter Cemetery, Reserve. To share memories or condolences, please visit www.milletguidry.com