
Arthur Eugene “Gene” Kressman died Saturday, March 19, 2022 at the wonderful Landmark South Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Baton Rouge, LA. Gene was born July 9, 1945 to the late Edward and Jewel Kressman. He graduated with the 1964 class of Sulphur High School. Gene served in the United States Army Reserve from 1966-1972 followed by working for Borden Chemical and Plastics for 32 years. Gene loved praising his Lord and savior Jesus Christ at his home church, Bethany South Church of Baton Rouge, La. He enjoyed every aspect of family, loved playing his guitars, gardening, working on cars and riding his Harley.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry Edward and Jewel Mae Kressman; brother, Floyd James and wife, Sharon Gail Kressman; grand daughter, Erica Savannah Ledger.
Gene is survived by his wife of 56 years, Diane Kressman; his two sons, Kenneth and wife, Dessie Kressman of Prairieville, LA., Keith and wife, Kristi Kressman of Prairieville, LA.; brother, Fred and wife, Nelda Kressman of Bridge City, TX; two “Grand Girls”, Bethani Grace and Brianna Joy Kressman of Prairieville, LA. along with a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A visitation will be held at “longtime family friend” and Pastor James May’s Victory Temple Church in Prairieville, LA. on Saturday March 26, 2022 beginning at 11am until service time at 1:00pm officiated by Gene’s nephew, Reverend James Kressman.
Arrangements were handled with love, care and dignity by Church Funeral Services and Crematory. 13250 Hwy. 431, St. Amant La 70774
So sorry for your loss Mrs. Di-nan, Kenny, and Keith. You all are like family to us and when a member of our family hurts we all feel it. Wanting you to know you are deeply loved as was Mr. Gene and may God’s strength and peace be with all of you at this time.
Till we meet again dear friend!
Mr Gene was a kind and gentle man. All the kids that have stayed with Miss Diane adored Gene and wanted to follow him in the yard, in the garden everywhere.
He has earned his wings
My sincere condolences to Miss Diane and family.
Rest In Peace Mr. Gene🙏🏻🙏🏻♥️
What a great Christian and family man. He lived his life to be with God in heaven, he finally made it. Way to go Gene