GERHARD

Published 8:03 am Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Michele Wynn Gerhard, 72, passed away at her home on Sunday, July 6, 2014, after a lengthy illness.

She as the beloved mother of Keegan H. Gerhard (wife, Lisa Bailey) of Denver, and Kerry E. Gerhard (wife, Sonya) of Carnation, Wash., and the loving grandmother of Kylie and Bennett Gerhard of Carnation, Wash.

She was also the daughter of the late Robert Wynn and Patricia Hardgrove Wynn.

Mrs. Gerhard is also survived by her devoted friend, Donna Rome and other relatives and friends.

Mrs. Gerhard was a native of Hutchinson, Kan., and had been a resident LaPlace for the past 15 years. She was a very active parishioner at Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church.

She enjoyed music, fine art and was especially fond of great food, having created and maintained the website “La Belle Cuisine.” She also had a special place in her heart for dolphins.

A Memorial Mass was recently held at Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church in LaPlace. Interment will take place at a later date and will be private.

Should you wish to do so, the family would appreciate flowers or donations to labellecuisine.com

Arrangements are being handled by Neptune Society of New Orleans, 3801 Williams Blvd. in Kenner.