Ronald Gregory Zaunbrecher

Lake Arthur

Ronald Gregory Zaunbrecher, 83, of Lake Arthur, LA, passed away on December 24, 2023, in Lafayette, LA surrounded by his family.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday December 27, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, with Father Jay Alexius officiating. Burial will take place in Lakeview Cemetery under the direction of Miguez Funeral Home.

Gathering of family and friends will begin on Tuesday December 26, 2023, beginning at 2:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., in the Miguez Funeral Home Chapel in Lake Arthur. A rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Visitation will resume on Wednesday at the funeral home at 8:00 a.m. and continue until the time to depart for church.

Ronald was born May 10, 1940, in Gueydan, LA, to Joseph Zaunbrecher and Mary Klein Zaunbrecher. Growing up, he served his country proudly as a sergeant in the Army National Guard. He was a member of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus 3^rd and 4^th degree.  He was an avid farmer all of his life and was a huge supporter of 4H livestock. In his spare time, he enjoyed gardening, taking care of his cattle, and spending time with his family. He cherished his family and always loved spending time with his sons and spoiling his grandchildren.

Left to cherish his memories are his wife, Eldie Bourque Zaunbrecher; sons, Randal (Roxanne) Zaunbrecher of Lake Arthur, Russel (Teresa) Zaunbrecher of Lake Arthur, and Ronny “Blue” (Andrea) Zaunbrecher of Lake Arthur; eleven grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.

He is now rejoicing in heaven with his parents; son, Roger Zaunbrecher; sisters, Antoinette Zaunbrecher, Dorothy Toups, and Mary LeBlanc; brothers, Phillip, Wilfred, Fredrick, Julian, Richard, Charles, and William “Bill” Zaunbrecher.