Mr. Daigle was born on March 10,1942 to the late Joseph and Dorothy Evans Daigle. He enjoyed spending his free time on the water and was a Professional Poker Player in which he placed 2nd in a Poker World Series. Mr. Daigle was also an avid outdoorsman and a New Orleans Saints fan. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and cooking for family and friends.
He is survived by his daughters, Angie Wheeler and husband Myles of Madison, AL and Dione Allen and husband Mark of Blue Springs, MO; nieces, Jennifer Lecky and Ashlyn Sarrett; sister, Patty Burnett; grandchildren, Hunter Allen, Kadin Allen, Elizabeth W. Smith, Dylan Wheeler, Meri Wheeler, and Leo Allen-Vietze;and his dog, JoJo.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Charles Daigle; and brother in law, Bill Burnett.
Pellerin Funeral Home of Breaux Bridge, 211 Berard St., Breaux Bridge, LA 70517, (337-332-2111) is in charge of arrangements.