Frank Russel Heikamp

Frank Russel Heikamp Roberts Cove, LA - Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at a 10:30 am Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rayne for Frank Russel Heikamp, 72, who died Saturday, January 7, 2023 at his residence in Roberts Cove, LA. Interment will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery #2 in Rayne, LA. Rev. Brent Smith, Pastor of St. Joseph Catholic Church will be the Celebrant of the Funeral Mass and will conduct the funeral services. Frank was a loving husband married to his wife, Bevely of 50 years. He enjoyed taking her to visit Catholic Shrines when they would go on vacation. He was a loving father to his children and Paw Paw to his grandchildren. He was the best brother, and fun uncle anyone could have. He was a generous, selfless person who would always help a person in need. Frank worked for Winn Dixie for 40 years as the supervisor of maintenance and owner of Frank's Electric for 42 years. He loved going fishing on his boat, taking his grandkids for a ride, telling stories, and making jokes. He enjoyed basketball and played Adult Men's League in Lafayette for 30 years and enjoyed playing alongside his two sons when they were old enough. He loved watching the Saints play football and fulfilled his lifelong dream of being at the game and watch the Saints win the Superbowl. He will be dearly missed by his family and anyone who knew him. Survivors include his wife, Bevely Gossen Heikamp of Roberts Cove. His two daughters, Wendy and spouse Laurent LaVergne, Jennifer and spouse Kemp Guillory, both of Rayne. His two sons, Frank Jr. and spouse Stephanie, John and spouse Tonya, both of Indian Bayou. His eight grandchildren, Kemp Joseph Guillory II, Anthony Guillory, Katelyn Heikamp, Victoria LaVergne, John Paul Heikamp, Eric LaVergne, Sydnie LaVergne, Tyler Heikamp. His two sisters, Maria Heikamp Avant of Rochester Hills, MI, and Carla Heikamp Scallan and spouse Glenn Scallan of Metairie. His brother, Kenny Heikamp and spouse Wendee Heikamp of Amite. His five sisters-in-law, Sister Theresa Gossen, Yvonne Gossen Guidry, Dianne Gossen Istre and spouse Winfred Istre, Donna Gossen Hoffpauir and spouse Greg Hoffpauir, Lisa DesOrmeaux Gossen. His two brothers-in-law, Nick Gossen and spouse Ann Gossen, Byron Gossen, and his numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, John Henry Heikamp III, mother, Maria Stammelluti Heikamp, his in-laws, Raymond and Henrietta Gossen, and his two brothers-in-law, Gregory Gossen, Michael John Guidry. Pallbearers will be Frank Heikamp Jr, John Heikamp, Kenny Heikamp, Kemp Joseph Guillory II, Anthony Guillory, John Paul Heikamp, Eric LaVergne, and Tyler Heikamp. Honorary Pallbearers will be Laurent LaVergne, Kemp Guillory, Nick Gossen, Byron Gossen, Winfred Istre, Greg Hoffpauir, and Glenn Scallan. A Rosary will be prayed Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at 7:00 pm in Gossen Funeral Home in Rayne, LA. The family requests that visitation be observed in Gossen Funeral Home in Rayne, LA on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm and on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 from 8:00 am to 10:00 am. Friends may view the obituary and guestbook online at www.gossenfuneralhome.net. Arrangements have been entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home, Inc. of Rayne, LA, (337) 334-3141. Gossen Funeral Home, Inc.

Frank Russel Heikamp

August 8, 1950 - January 7, 2023