Jerry John Wiltz Sr.

Henderson – A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church for Jerry John Wilt, Sr., 74, who passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022, in Breaux Bridge. 

A visitation was held at the funeral home in Breaux Bridge on Monday from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and continued on Tuesday from 8 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. 

A rosary was prayed at 7 p.m. on Monday evening by Deacon Russell Hayes.

Monsignor Jeff DeBlanc officiated at the Funeral Mass. Interment followed at St. Michael the Archangel Mausoleum.

Jerry was a Riverboat Captain for 29 years. He loved fishing, hunting, and camping, but above all he loved doing those things with his family and friends. Jerry will be remembered for his witty personality, as well as being a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. 

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Louise Hayes Wiltz; sons, Ronnie Wiltz (Melanie) and Shelby Wiltz; grandchildren, Dawson Wiltz, Ronny Mechelle LeJeune (Lucas), Londyn Wiltz, Masyn Wiltz and Tatum Wiltz; and his brothers, Ronald Wiltz (Margret) and Terry Wiltz (Christy).

He is preceded in death by his son, Jerry “Jay Jay” John Wiltz Jr.; parents, Emory “ToTo” Wiltz and Lavina “Petit” Boudreaux Wiltz; and his parents-in-law, Althmae and Solange Hayes.

Pallbearers were Ronnie Wiltz, Shelby Wiltz, Dawson Wiltz, BJ Wiltz, Sarah Burroughs and Braylon Collette. Honorary Pallbearer was Ricky Smith. 

Pellerin Funeral Home of Breaux Bridge was in charge of arrangements.

(Pd.Adv.)