Roger Vincent Tamplain of LaPlace passed away on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018, at 9:46 p.m.

He was 51 years old.

He was a graduate of St. Charles Catholic High School, class of 1984 and was self employed as a HVAC technician for 25 years.

As a lover of the outdoors, Roger was an avid fisherman and hunter and spent most of his time on a boat or in a deer stand.

When called in from the outdoors, Roger could often be found on the dance floor or playing one of the many instruments he was proficient on.

Roger is survived by his father Robert Tamplain Sr.,  his mother Marie Tamplain Smith, his older brother Robert Tamplain Jr. and older sister Robin Tamplain.

He was the beloved father of Grant Tamplain, Taylor Tamplain, Jordan Tamplain, Sydni Henke and Abigail Tamplain; and beloved grandfather of Blaize and Zinnia Tamplain.

Roger lived his best life and will be sadly missed by all.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Service at Millet-Guidry Funeral Home, 2806 W. Airline Highway in LaPlace on Wednesday, Jan. 17 at 11 a.m.

Visitation is from 9 to 11 a.m.

Interment is in St. Peter Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, Roger’s family requests that donations be made, in his name, to the Children’s Hospital of New Orleans in honor of their services to the family.

To view or sign the online guest book, visit milletguidry.com.