Johnny Schouest

Johnny Schouest passed away peacefully at Covington, Louisiana on Saturday, June 11, 2011, just six days after the passing of his wife Luz. He was 86. Johnny was born on February 1, 1925, in Cut Off, Louisiana. He was raised and educated in Lafourche Parish, where he owned and operated several business enterprises and ventures, including Aquarius Marine Incorporated and Bon Enfant Incorporated. He is likely best remembered in the South Lafourche community as the owner of the Rex Drive Inn, which Johnny operated with his wife Luz for nearly 50 years. In 2004, Johnny and Luz retired and moved to Covington, Louisiana. Johnny had a passion for life. He never met a stranger he didn’t like, and could talk for hours and hours if given the opportunity. He was generous with his time and resources, never turning a blind eye to anyone in need. He loved the steady presence of the Mississippi River and was enamored by his push boat business. His faith in God was impenetrable, as was his love for good food and family. Among other organizations, Johnny was a member of the American Waterways Operators (AWO), the Louisiana Restaurant Association, and the Masonic Order, in which he presided as Worshipful Master of the Etiole Polaire Lodge #1 in New Orleans. Johnny was an avid supporter of youth organizations, none greater than the Future Farmers of America, where he received the distinguished awards of Honorary State Farmer and Honorary American Farmer. Johnny is preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Luz “Lulu” Schouest, and his mother and father, Violet Duet Chouest, and Abel Chouest, both of Cut Off . He is survived by his two sons, Frederick Jesus Schouest, M.D. (and wife Dorothy) of Mandeville, and John Lawrence Schouest (and wife Susan) of Houston, Texas, his brother Wesley Joseph Schouest of New Orleans, and grandchildren Michael Frederick, Matthew Louis, Loren Dorothy and Sara Elizabeth. Relatives and friends are invited to gather and celebrate the lives of Johnny and LuLu at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off, LA, on Friday, July 8, 2011, at 11:00 a.m., with a memorial service to follow at 12:00 noon. Arrangements by L.A. Muhleisen & Son Funeral Home, Kenner, LA. To view and sign online guest book, please visit www.muhleisen.com Donations can be made in his memory to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 3636 South I-10 Service Rd., Ste. 304, Metairie, LA 70001.

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Johnny Schouest

February 1, 1925 - June 11, 2011