Robert Charles Schefferstein Sr.

Robert Charles Schefferstein Sr. August 4, 1930 January 11, 2011 Robert Charles Schefferstein Sr, 80, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Morgan City passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, January 11, 2011. He was the last remaining son of the late William Schefferstein of Germany and Florentine Famularo Schefferstein of Italy. Brother of the Late Ruth Williams, Mary Schreiber, Josephine Kairdolf, Elaine Roth, Dorothy Bresher, Ellen Diebel, Thelma Thorngreen and William, Paul and Joyce Schefferstein. His legacy is continued by many grandchildren and one great-grand child. In life he was remembered as being an ambitious business owner and loving provider for his family. He was the original owner of Robbie’s Poboy in Houma, LA and Gator Stop in Bayou Vista, LA. He will be deeply missed and not forgotten. Special thanks to Dr. Dishman of the Medicine Clinic and husband Barry Bolner of Nursing Care for demonstrating more love and selflessness in his care and passing than he could have ever asked for. Also thanks to Journey Hospice for their professional and sensitive services in his latter days. He is survived by nine children: Robert Charles Schefferstein Jr., Charles Schefferstein, Peter Schefferstein, Gladys Mae Guilliot, Annette Troxler, Jason Schefferstein, Erin S. Verret, Brandon Schefferstein and Bradley Schefferstein. Visitation will be on Friday, January 14, 2011 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Morgan City beginning at 9am until 11am with the service beginning at 11am. Robert will be laid to rest in the Morgan City Cemetery. Twin City Funeral Home has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.