Merlyn Lucille Reisch Casey Weilbaecher

Merlyn Lucille Reisch Casey Weilbaecher passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 5, 2015. She was born December 14, 1925 to Milton Louis Reisch and Camille Carriere Reisch, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Taylor Casey, by her second husband, Daniel O. Weilbaecher and her brother, Rev. Msgr. Milton L. Reisch. She is survived by her children, Robert Reisch Casey, Connie Casey O’Donnell and Taylor James Casey (wife, Patricia DeSautel Casey); beloved grandchildren, Katherine Camille Casey, Meghan and Brendan O’Donnell, Robert Taylor Casey II, Elizabeth Casey and Peter Casey; 3 step-children, Daniel Weilbaecher, Jr., Richard Weilbaecher (Claire) and Susan W. Dussel (Melvin); and 4 step-grandchildren. She was a lifelong resident of New Orleans, graduated from Sacred Heart High School and St. Mary’s Dominican College. She loved to travel and nothing pleased her more than taking her grandchildren on trips, especially to France, to visit the places from where her ancestors had come. She was a ninth generation New Orleanian, who was proud of her city’s history. This led to a twenty-five year career as a Tour Guide. She was a member of several genealogical organizations. She was a member and past president of The Louisiana Colonials and an officer and Board member of the U.S. Daughters of 1812. She was a member and past Board member of Save Our Cemeteries and Friends of City Park. She was a member and Past President of the New Orleans Garden Society and the Garden Sprouts Club. She also was a member of the Orleans Club, Les Causeries du Lundi, the Symphony Volunteers, the Fine Arts Club, the New Orleans Museum of Art Volunteer Committee, and a member and Volunteer at the Historic New Orleans Collection. Merlyn was a member of St. Pius X parish. The family would like to thank the staff at Vista Shores Assisted Living and Canon Hospice. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 6666 Spanish Fort Blvd., New Orleans on Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation at the church from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to Jesuit High School, The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra or the charity of your choice. Arrangements by L. A. Muhleisen & Son Funeral Home.

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Merlyn Lucille Reisch Casey Weilbaecher

December 14, 1925 - August 5, 2015