Ernie Duplechin, McNeese Hall of Fame coach, passes away at 88 Ernie Duplechin (Source: McNeese Sports) By Taylor Verrico | December 26, 2020 at 8:40 PM CST - Updated December 26 at 8:40 PM
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Ernie Duplechin, who coached McNeese State to two Independence Bowl appearances as well as to the best winning percentage in Southland Conference football history, passed away on December 24.
Funeral services will be held Monday (Dec. 28) at 2:30 p.m. at Trinity Baptist Church (North Venue). Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. until time for the service. Interment will be at Consolata Cemetery.
Duplechin, 88, spent his collegiate coaching career at McNeese, serving as both assistant coach and head coach as well as athletic director.