Funeral services for Lionel Michael Fatzer, 85 of Wisner, LA will be held in the chapel of Young’s Community Memorial Funeral Home on Thursday, January 20, 2022, at 2:00 PM with Bro. Larry Eubanks officiating. Interment will follow at South Central Cemetery, under the direction of Young's Community Memorial Funeral Home.
Lionel was born on May 3, 1936, in New Orleans, LA, and passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022, at Cornerstone Specialty Hospital in West Monroe, LA. He is preceded in death by his father, Stanislaus Fatzer; mother, Pearl Siebrandt Fatzer; brother, Stephen Fatzer and brother, Allan Fatzer.
Mr. Fatzer served his country for his whole career, serving in the Air Force and Navy Reserves. His occupation was being a policeman in New Orleans and Wisner, LA. He was also a safety man at the Fish Plant in Wisner and was a dedicated mason.
He is survived by his wife, Stella Roberts Fatzer; a son, Larry Fatzer and wife Anne; a son, Ronald Fatzer and wife Sandra; and his grandchildren; grandson, Michael Fatzer; granddaughter, Lauren Fatzer Cockrell and husband Benjamin; granddaughter, Courtney Harris and husband Allan; grandson, Richard Fatzer and wife Cheyenne; and grandson, Randy Fatzer. Also survived by 3 great-grandchildren, and a very special niece, Kimberly Thomas and husband Carl.
He is also survived by many nieces and nephews, family members, friends, church family and Law Enforcement family.
Pallbearers will be Ronnie Fatzer, Randy Fatzer, Larry Fatzer, Richard Fatzer, Michael Fatzer, and Benjamin Cockrell. Honorary Pallbearers will be the deacons of South Central Baptist Church.
The family will receive friends Thursday, January 20, 2022, from 12:00 – 2:00 PM in the chapel at Young’s Community Memorial Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngscommunity.com.