Walter “NuNu” Broussard

January 16, 1929 - March 22, 2026

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2026 in St. Joseph Catholic Church - Milton for Walter "NuNu" Raleigh Broussard, 97, who passed away on March 22, 2026.
Fr. William Schambough, Pastor of St. Joseph Catholic Church, will be Celebrant of the Mass and will conduct the funeral services.
Interment will take place in St. Joseph Mausoleum - Milton.
Mr. Walter, affectionately known as "NuNu" and a life-long resident of Milton, was the son of the late Arthe Broussard and the former Nella Duhon.
NuNu, born January 16, 1929, was a staple figure in Acadiana and a life long resident of Milton. As a young man, he worked for his father at the The Blue Room Lounge, where he became a man you smartly didn’t want to play poker against! Upon graduating from Milton High School, NuNu became a tank mechanic in the US Army. He returned home to work with his father, Arthe, at The Blue Room Lounge, which eventually became the family grocery store, Arthe Broussard & Son Grocery. After purchasing the store from his father, Nunu and his ever supportive wife, Jeannette, spent their life raising their children day-in and day-out in their community grocery store now dubbed "NuNu’s" by neighbors and customers.
As his children began to expand their parent’s legacy into surrounding communities, the expansions were named NuNu’s to honor its history, nickname, and the man in the open-air-corner-office! NuNu was a trailblazer; he opened the first video rental, the first electronic checkout scanners, and utilizing computers for business purposes, in the Acadiana area. He was also a founding member of the Milton Volunteer Fire Department and Milton Civic Club, but "NuNu's" was his legacy. You could always get a huge chuckle out of him when he heard “my baby’s first word was NuNu" or “their favorite word is NuNu’s!” The lives he touched through the store and his unwavering community support is immeasurable. His legacy will continue to be celebrated by all who loved him.
He is survived by his daughters, Arleen Broussard (David) Choate and Tamra Ann Broussard; his son, Blaine (Tyree) Broussard; his grandchildren, Adonia Choate Guilbeaux, Andrea Choate, Anthony (Jordan Castello) Choate, Alonda Choate (Mario) Pecoraro, Alysha Choate, Alex Choate, and Brayden (Madyson Guilbeaux) Broussard; his great grandchildren, Wesley Guilbeaux, Ethan Guilbeaux, Bailey Garcia, Lincoln Pecoraro, Camille Pecoraro, Jayden Choate, and Tallen Bascle; his brother, Jimmie (Dolores) Broussard; his sister-in-law, Velma Mouton Broussard; along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 53 years, Jeannette LeBlanc Broussard; his son, Daren Broussard; his parents, Arthe & Nella (Duhon) Broussard; and his brothers, Stanley Broussard and Jeffery (Nola) Broussard.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Delhomme Funeral Home - Maurice on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. A Rosary will be prayed at 7 p.m. on Wednesday evening in the funeral home by Deacon Cody Miller. Visiting hours will continue on Thursday, March 26, 2026 from 8:00 AM until the time of service.
Pallbearers will be Anthony Choate, Brayden Broussard, Wesley Guilbeaux, Mario Pecoraro, James Guidry, and Leroy Romero.
His family would like to thank all of the staff of Camelot Nursing Home, Beehive Assisted living, all of his amazing sitters; especially, his long time sitter, Pam Thomas, and his niece, Theresa Richard. A huge thank you goes out to the community who has and continues to support NuNu’s so enthusiastically giving NuNu a meaningful, successful, fulfilling life and legacy.
In lieu of flowers, please continue NuNu's legacy of philanthropy by donating to the organization of your choice.
Personal condolences may be sent to the family of Walter "NuNu" Broussard at: www.delhommefuneralhome.com
Walter "NuNu" Broussard and his family were cared for and entrusted final arrangements to Delhomme Funeral Home, 200 Chief H. Fred Road, Maurice, LA.