Freddy Jr

It has been such as sad week for us. For those who didn't get to see the obituary this was in the Austin paper today. Please keep their family in your thoughts.

Leo Frederick Rachal Jr.
Leo Frederick Rachal, Jr. June 28, 1943 - Oct. 5, 2008 Leo Frederick Rachal, Jr. passed away early Sunday morning in Austin, Texas, after a short illness. He was born in Natchitoches, Louisiana in 1943 to Leo F. Rachal and Zora Roberts. He was preceded in death by both parents, Ethel Gentry Rachal, step mother, and one brother, David. Upon graduation from Fortier High School in New Orleans, he attended LSU where he graduated with an engineering degree in 1966. After graduation he was employed by Chrysler and Boeing at Michoud in the Saturn program for NASA. In 1969 Leo was commissioned in the Air Force where he faithfully served for twenty years. Since his retirement from the Air Force, he has been employed with Texas Energy Engineering Services, Inc., Austin as a licensed Professional Engineer. Throughout his life he was dedicated to his family, friends and Country. Leo is survived by his wife of 39 years, Delores J. Rachal; sons Eric M. Rachal and wife Melissa, and Michael A. Rachal. Also surviving is one sister, Elizabeth La Rosa and husband Joseph of Hammond, Louisiana. He leaves one grandchild, Eli F. Rachal, who brought him much joy, as well as many friends and family. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. There will be a visitation beginning at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 8, 2008 with funeral services following at 10:00 a.m. at Cook- Walden Chapel of the Hills Funeral Home, 9700 Anderson Mill Road, Austin. Please join us in honoring Leo by visiting our Memorial at www.mem.com. Through this site we invite you to share your thoughts and fond memories with our family.