Baton Rouge, La. (ASCE-LA) - Bill Gagnon who will be remembered as a friend and colleague to so many in the Baton Rouge and New Orleans Branches died June 15, 2008. He was 66 years old. A long time resident of Baton Rouge and an associate with the engineering firm Professional Engineering Consultants Corporation located in Baton Rouge Bill was an active member of the Baton Rouge Branch serving in its volunteer and elected leadership rising to its presidency during the 1984-1985 administrative year. A native of New Orleans Bill was a resident of Metairie at the time of his death. He is survived by his wife of 41 years Nancy and their two children Darren and Mary. Bill earned his BS degree in civil engineering from Louisiana Tech University and he held licenses in civil and environmental engineering in Louisiana. Bill served his country in the U.S. Air Force in Thailand during the Vietnam War and he was active in his community. He is a past member of Bacchus and the Krew de Mystique and a past master of St. James Masonic Lodge 47 in Baton Rouge. Bill was a member of the Masonic Louisiana Lodge 102 in River Ridge and belonged to the York Scottish Rite and the National Scottish Rite.

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