Obituary

aVerne Moonier Nuttli, age 81, of Mandeville passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, May 28, 2020. She was born on October 27, 1938 in St. Louis, Mo to Joseph Byron Moonier Sr. and Florence Bridget Higgins. LaVerne is survived by the love of her life and beloved husband of 62 years, Herbert Hewitt Nuttli, her children Dr. Thomas Gerard Nuttli Sr. (Mary), Marie Nuttli Klusman (Keith), Dr. Margaret Nuttli Mire (Joseph), and Dr. Theresa Nuttli (Eugene Flores), and her loving grandchildren Thomas Gerard Nuttli Jr., Dr. Annie Nuttli, Matthew Klusman (Somer), Peter Flores (Madeline), Marilyn Zimmermann (Jon Paul), Emily Nuttli, Elizabeth Mire, Samuel Klusman, Christopher Mire, Celeste Mire, Laurel Mire, and John Nuttli and great-grandchildren Isabel Flores and Marjory Zimmermann. She is also survived by her brother Thomas Moonier, and a host of nieces and nephews. LaVerne is preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Florence Moonier, siblings Julia Lommen, Marie Kovarik, and Joseph Byron Moonier Jr. A native of St. Louis, Missouri and longtime resident of Mandeville, LaVerne was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. She was a lifetime tennis player for Country Club Homes in Metairie, Glen Shores in Mandeville, and Franco's in Covington. LaVerne and Herb enjoyed traveling both domestically and internationally and had a special love of the mountains. Her greatest joy was her role as mother to her four children and their spouses and as a fun grandmother of twelve. The family would like to acknowledge with special thanks the loving care provided to LaVerne by her dedicated caregivers. A private mass for LaVerne's family will be held at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Inurnment will take place at a later date. E.J. Fielding Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Nuttli family invites you to share thoughts, fond memories, and condolences online at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home Guest Book at www.ejfieldingfh.com.