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Mr. Rodney Louque (Deceased)

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Source: www.jesuitnola.org provided by Jim Doyle

Rodney Louque, a beloved teacher and coach at Jesuit High School for 23 years who exhibited enthusiasm, compassion, dedication, and spirituality in the classroom as well as on the field, died on Wednesday morning following a courageous four-year battle against cancer.
Mr. Louque was 65-years-old and, since arriving at Jesuit in 1986, had taught biology and physical science while juggling coaching responsibilities for Jesuitâ€™s football, track, and cross country teams.
Coach Louque was married for 40 years to Jeanie Stein Louque, who teaches computer science at Jesuit High School. They have three daughters and six grandchildren. One of their grandsons, Tyler Gonzales, is a Blue Jay and member of the Class of 2013.
â€œThe entire Jesuit community extends its heartfelt condolences and prayers to Coach Louqueâ€™s family,â€ said Michael Giambelluca, principal of Jesuit High School, who added that Coach Louque could have elected to retire any time after his cancer was diagnosed in spring 2005.

â€œBut the most important thing to him was continuing to teach and coach,â€ said Giambelluca. â€œCoach Louque wanted to live life to the fullest by serving as an example for high school students and athletes everywhere that we all face challenges in life, and we must face those challenges head on and never give up.â€

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Coach Louqueâ€™s battle against the disease involved aggressive chemotherapy and radiation treatments that frequently left him exhausted and depleted of energy. Yet, even after teaching several classes, he could often be seen wearing a big straw hat and sitting in a chair under the shade of a large oak tree bordering the Will Clark Field behind Jesuit while his team practiced nearby.
â€œHe pushed himself to attend most practices and competitions despite the ill effects from his treatments,â€ said David Moreau, Jesuitâ€™s athletic director. â€œWe all felt very fortunate whenever he was seen sitting under the oaks calling out instructions and words of encouragement to his team. I know that his students and players also felt extremely grateful for his dedication to teaching and coaching.â€
Whether teaching biology or physical science, Coach Louque came to class prepared and knowledgeable about his course material. He always began class with a prayer and enjoyed a great rapport with his students. Although he admitted his organizational skills could be better, Coach Louque wrote that he hoped his students would judge him as a teacher who â€œreally cared and loved them unconditionally.â€
Over the years, Coach Louque served as an assistant coach for Jesuitâ€™s football, cross country, and track teams. For a time, he was also head coach of Jesuitâ€™s track team as well as the cross country team. One of the highlights of his head coaching career was when the 2003 Blue Jay cross country team won the state championship. It was the first of four consecutive state titles that the Jesuit cross country team brought home.
Coach Louque received a bachelor of sciences degree in science and physical education in 1969 from the University of Southwestern Louisiana (USL) in Lafayette (now ULL). He immediately started his teaching and coaching career at Hanson Memorial High School in Franklin, LA. During this time, he finished work on his Masters degree in education at USL.
Coach Louque taught and coached at several high schools before signing on at Jesuit High School, including Catholic High School (New Iberia), Vermilion Catholic High School (Abbeville), and St. Charles Catholic High School (LaPlace).
He believed that teachers at Jesuit High School should always be truthful, God-fearing, and embracing of diversity. â€œPut God above everything else and be truthful to the mission of Jesuit, which will continue to be a diverse community,â€ he wrote. â€œTo know that my friendship with the teachers who I have taught with through the years was important to them and myself is how I hope my success as a leader will be judged. I would like to be known as a faith community builder.â€

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Rodney George Louque

LOUQUE Rodney George Louque on Wednesday, August 19, 2009. Beloved husband of 40 years to Laura “Jeanie” Stein Louque. Loving father of Amy Johnson (Dennis), Laurie Gonzales (Ramos “Tiger”), and Lisa Morrison (Derek). Grandfather of Alexander and Benjamin Johnson, Tyler and Claire Gonzales, Luke and Olivia Morrison. Brother of Nathan and Randy Louque and the late Perry F. Louque, Jr. Son of the late Martha Oubre Louque and Perry F. Louque, Sr. Age 65 years. A native of Paulina, LA and a resident of Metairie for the past 18 years. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in the Chapel of the North American Martyrs at Jesuit High School, 4133 Banks St., New Orleans, LA 70119, on Saturday, August 22, 2009 at 12:00 Noon. Visitation will be on Friday, August 21, 2009 at Garden of Memories Funeral Home, 4900 Airline Dr., Metairie, LA 70001 from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM and on Saturday, August 22, 2009 from 9:00 AM until service time at Jesuit High School. Interment in Garden of Memories Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to Jesuit High School, 4133 Banks St., New Orleans, LA 70119 or Catholic High, 1301 De La Salle Dr., New Iberia, LA, 70560. Please Sign Online guest Book at www.mem.com.

Published in The Times-Picayune on August 21, 2009
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Athletic Network Footnote: Email from Jim Doyle stated “Rodney Luke was involved with the UL Football program back in the mid-late 60’s. I am not sure if he was an athlete who was injured because when I was a freshman (67) on the team he was a student assistant. Thank you, Jim, for emailing the AN about Rodney’s passing.
We are seeking additional information on Rodney. Please email athleticnetwork@louisiana.edu with any information you have about Rodney’s involvement with UL athletics. Thank you.

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Exerpts from Panther Pause and sent by O’Neal Weber
Posted Nov. 5, 2009

GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN

Some people come into our lives and leave quickly while others stay
for awhile and leave footprints on our hearts.

“He could be so aggressive and also gentle. I was 16 yrs. old in the
hospital with a staph infection afer knee surgery. He came by for a visit
said he heard that they may have to remove my leg then looked at me with his head cocked as you all can remember and said to me, ‘only
after they take mine fist’ while he delivered the ugliest pair of pajamas 1
have ever seen; then had my name and number stitched on them. Then
he called me a knuckle-head as he rapped his ring on my forehead and
told me I’d be playing next year,AND as always he was right …”

When “Coach” died, it felt like the world just stopped. He was a legend, a hero, a humble and loving Man of God. Coach Louque bravely fought cancer and defied the odds for so long that none of us thought he would lose the battle. Having had time to process the idea of Coach’s death, everything makes sense now. Coach didn’t “lose”
anything … he won eternal reward and has finally been able to go home
to his Father after making the lives of everyone he touched so much
richer! And Coach knew that “his boys” and extended family here in
New Iberia would be just fine because they had heard him and learned
the lessons of love and humility which he had instilled in them.
In preparing this tribute to Coach Louque, it just seemed logical to go
for simplicity. There are no words that describe him or the impact he
made on so many lives. Instead of a lengthy article filled with words,
I think Coach would prefer us to to remember him celebrafing life !
with those he loved. Fortunately for us we will always have these
visual reminders of his life and love for others! John 3:16.

Jamie Nelson-Hebert
Development Director

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Submitted by O’Neal Weber, Jr., a teammate of Rodney on Sept. 1, 2009

ED,
RODNEY AND I WERE CLASS MATES. WE PLAYED LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL AGAINST EACH OTHER. THEN PLAYED GRADE AND HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS TOGETHER. I ALWAYS ADMIRED HIM BECAUSE HE NEVER HAD A NEGATIVE WORD ABOUT ANYTHING. HE WAS ALWAYS THE HARDEST WORKING PLAYER IN ANY SPORT, FOOTBALL,BASEBALL, BASKETBALL & TRACK. IN FOOTBALL HE PLAYED SAFETY AND I WAS QB. WHEN I WAS ABLE TO PLAY SAFETY AT USL, WHICH HE PLAYED AT LUTCHER, IT PROMPTED HIM TO WALK ON AT USL. HE NEVER DRESSED OUT FOR ANY GAME IN THE 5 YEARS BUT NEVER QUITE. HE WAS OUR USL “RUDY” BUT NEVER GOT ON THE FIELD. NOW THAT’S WHAT I CALL A HALL OF FAME PLAYER… NO GLORY ALL HARD WORK AND BLOOD, SWEAT, AND TEARS!!!!! I WISH I HAD THE WORDS AND ABILITY TO EXPRESS MY EMOTIONAL STATE WHEN I SPEAK OF TIBBY AS WE CALLED HIM AT LUTCHER HIGH SCHOOL. I HAVE TOLD THIS STORY TO MANY MANY PEOPLE BUT MY BOYS ARE THE ONES THAT HEARD IT THE MOST.

PS: YOU KNOW HOW IT WAS TO BE ON A FAULKINBERRY TEAM IN THOSE DAYS. I WAS ONE OF 75 FRESHMAN IN 1962. ONLY 4 OUT OF THAT GROUP STAYED FOR THEIR 5 ELIGIBLE YEARS.

THANKS, ONEAL

O’Neal J. Weber, Jr., CLU, ChFC
Chartered Financial Consultant
337-988-1223 Ext. 14
oneal@weberandmaggio.com
Securities offered through LPL Financial
Member FINRA/SIPC

Submitted on Sept. 1, 2009

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