Robert Michael Artus

Robert Michael Artus passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at the age of 58. He was a native of New Orleans and a resident of Gretna.
Loving father of Kassie and Ryan Artus and their mother Pamela Artus. Cherished son of Robert Artus (Gloria) and the late Elaine Artus. Caring and devoted brother of Pamela Bernard (Blaine). Grandson of the late Armand Jr. and Estelle Dumestre. Partner of Anglea Jeanfreau. Also survived by godchild/nephew Justin Shannon (Shanna) and niece Jessica Shannon (Joshua Alley); Cousin Darrell Dumestre; great nephews and nieces Brody and Addison Shannon, Alyssa and Preston Alley and his loyal companion Jasmine.
Rob was a very talented and passionate carpenter, who by age 18 was already running a lumber mill and eventually owned his own business. Throughout his life he was always up for the next adventure. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing and crabbing. He has also made many lifelong friendships and to know him was to love him. Rob had a huge heart and charming personality and will be missed by many. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation and Funeral Service on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home, 1600 N. Causeway Blvd. Metairie. Visitation from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. followed by a Funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow in Hope Mausoleum, New Orleans. Please note that due to current protocol, masks are required for this Funeral Service

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