Gerald Paul Dicharry

Denham Springs, LA – Gerald Paul Dicharry, 83, of Denham Springs, LA, passed away on September 23, 2025. He was affectionately known as “Jerry” by those who loved him.

Born on November 20, 1941, in Baton Rouge, LA, Jerry was the son of Therese and Lynn J. Dicharry. He graduated from Catholic High School in 1959. Following graduation, he served as a member of the U.S. Air Force Reserve during the Vietnam War era. Jerry then taught at Tara High School before beginning a career with Exxon, where he worked for more than 40 years until his retirement.

Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 53 years and 11 months, Clydia Evans Dicharry; his children, Kevin P. Dicharry and Ashley M. Dicharry; his brothers, Dennis J. Dicharry and Dan L. Dicharry (Patty); his sister-in-law, Mary Brasseaux (Bill); and his brother-in-law, Clyde Evans Jr. (Elizabeth). He was preceded in death by his father, Lynn J. Dicharry; his mother, Therese B. Dicharry; his sister, Gail M. Dicharry; and his sister-in-law, Barbara Maehren.

Pallbearers will be Jason Evans, Josh Dicharry, Josh Vaughn, Paul Holbrook, Jon “Blue” Loupe, and Clifton Miller Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Charles W. Maehren and Rob Hebert Jr.

Visitation will be held at Seale Funeral Home, 1720 S. Range Avenue, Denham Springs, LA, on Monday, October 6, from 9:00 a.m. until the funeral service at 12:00 p.m. Burial will immediately follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Baton Rouge, LA.