Pierre Leonce "Lee" Miltenberger Jr.

Pierre Leonce "Lee" Miltenberger, Jr., a longtime resident of Slidell, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2026 at the age of 90.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Pierre Leonce Miltenberger, Sr. and Josephine Menard Miltenberger. Lee is survived by his wife of 68 years, Judith (Judy) Badon Miltenberger, son Christian (Chris) Miltenberger and his wife, Robyn Miltenberger, daughter Lori Rowell and her husband, Richard (Ricky) Rowell.

He is also survived by his grandchildren, John Miltenberger, Jay Rowell, Caroline Rowell, Patrick Rowell, Sam Miltenberger, and Henry Rowell, and his great-grandchild Cade Miltenberger. Lee was a 1954 graduate of De La Salle High School. He served in the Army National Guard and the US Army, reaching the rank of Sargent. He was a highly respected independent insurance agent for over 40 years. Lee was a devoted Catholic and was a longtime parishioner of St. Genevieve Parish, where he served the parish in various lay roles including Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion. In recognition of his dedicated service to the Church, he was awarded the Archdiocese of New Orleans Order of St. Louis IX Medallion in 2002. Lee was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. His faith was an important part of his life, guiding his actions and inspiring his commitment to serving others. Throughout his life, Lee found his greatest happiness spending time with his family. At various times he could be found coaching his children's soccer teams, taking his grandchildren to watch fireworks or parades, attending school events, or spending holidays together as a family. In his spare time, Lee enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, and traveling.

The family extends heartfelt gratitude to his loving caregivers from Jada's Private Sitting LLC: Jada M. Dumas, Joyce Samson, Jada F. Gillum, and Ty Sylvas.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Visitation beginning at 10:00 A.M. followed by a Funeral Mass at 12:00 P.M. at St. Genevieve Catholic Church, 58203 LA Hwy 433, Slidell, LA, 70460 on Friday, November 6, 2026. Fr. Gerald Seiler, officiating.

Interment will follow in FOREST LAWN CEMETERY.

Arrangements by Honaker Funeral Home, Inc., Slidell, LA.