His Story Keith Anthony St. Etienne, affectionately known as “Wheat Straw”, was born on February 6, 1955, to Emanuel and Geraldine Dionne St. Etienne. He was the 2nd of 4 children and a lifelong resident of New Orleans.
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Keith received his formal education in the Orleans Parish Public School system, graduating from John McDonogh High School in 1973. He was the Manager of the LeMoyne de Bienville Club for most of his adult life. Keith and Sarita Morris were the proud parents of one adorable daughter, the late Ariel Maria St. Etienne. Keith was a very proud dad who enjoyed being a major part of his daughter’s everyday life, including school and extracurricular activities. He was also a SUPER Saints Fan, an avid jogger who participated in races for many years, a Young & the Restless groupie and he loved interacting with everyone… family, friends and strangers. Keith will be remembered for his sense of humor, his great smile, good heart, strong will and that deep, loud laugh! Keith was preceded in death by his daughter, Ariel Maria St. Etienne; his parents, Emanuel and Geraldine St. Etienne; his sister, Cheryl St. Etienne; and his uncles, Anthony “Brother” Broyard, Sr., Ronald Dionne and Ernest Dionne, Jr. He is survived by his brothers, Gregory and David St. Etienne; his loving aunt, Joyce Dionne Broyard and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
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