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In loving memory of

Ronald Michael Hebert

August 29, 1940 – October 14, 2023
Lived 83 years
Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home & Cemeteries · New Orleans, Louisiana
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Ronald Michael Hebert passed away in Baton Rouge on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at the age of 83. He was born in New Orleans on August 29, 1940. After graduating Jesuit High School in 1958, he went on to study at Louisiana State University, ultimately earning his Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1964. He went on to work at Chrysler Space Division, Freeport Mineral and Oil, and eventually Walk Haydel and Associates, where he rose to become the vice president of the company. He retired in 1997 to pursue other interests and hobbies. He was a charter member of the WWII Museum, a member of Louisiana Engineering Society, and a member of Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity. In his free time, he participated in coin and stamp collecting. He was an avid LSU sports fan and never missed an opportunity to cheer on his alma mater. Ronald had an adventurous spirit and loved to spend time traveling the world with family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Mathilda Many Hebert and his son, Christian Blaine Hebert. Ronald is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Brenda Mauras Hebert; daughter, Courtney Simmons (Morris); grandchildren, Taylor Blair Hickok (Carter) and Blaine Michael Simmons; great-grandchildren, Hunt Carter Hickok and Makena Blair Hickok. The family would like to extend their gratitude to Tameka Page and Home Instead, as well as the nurses and staff at Clarity Hospice of Baton Rouge. Ronald will be laid to rest privately in Lake Lawn Park Cemetery in New Orleans. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to Jesuit High School, 4133 Banks St., New Orleans, LA 70119 or Dominican Sisters of Mary Mother of the Eucharist, 4597 Warren Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48105.

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1940
Born August 29
1946
Ronald was 6 when "It's a Wonderful Life" opened in theaters
1951
Ronald was 11 when "I Love Lucy" debuted on CBS
1963
Ronald was 23 when Martin Luther King Jr. gave his "I Have a Dream" speech
1976
Ronald was 36 when America celebrated its Bicentennial
1989
Ronald was 49 when "The Simpsons" debuted as a series
1997
Ronald was 57 when "Titanic" opened in theaters
2007
Ronald was 67 when the first iPhone went on sale
2015
Ronald was 75 when "Hamilton" opened on Broadway
2022
Ronald was 82 when Queen Elizabeth II died after 70 years on the throne
2023
Passed away October 14, age 83
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