Russell Joseph Gautreaux, Sr. 77, a resident of Lake Charles passed from this life on August 19, 2020 in a local hospital. Mr. Gautreaux was a successful insurance sales agent for many years and served with honor in the United States Navy. Russell is preceded in death by his parents; George Gautreaux and Hazel Girouard Faulk; stepfather, Riley Faulk, brother, George Gautreaux, Jr.; niece, Katie Gautreaux. He is survived by his two sons; Russell Joseph Gautreaux, Jr. and Kevin Gautreaux and wife Pam; daughter, Colleen Ann Gautreaux, stepdaughter, Tina Fontenot; grandchildren: Kameron Quesenberry and husband Winston, Morgyn Trahan and husband Trevor, Blake Broussard, Kayleigh Gautreaux, and Shantel Cain; five great-grandchildren; sister, Nellie Ann Chargois, and long time friend, Hazel Harris. In accordance with his wishes, Mr. Gautreaux will be cremated, and no services will be held. Memories and words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.lakesidefh.com