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Former parish treasurer refused to let accident define him

When Roland Becnel Jr. was just 19 years old, he suffered serious injuries from an automobile accident that would confine him to a wheelchair for the rest of his life.   He didn’t let him stop him, nor even slow him down.   Earlier this month, flags were lowered at all St. Charles Parish government buildings to honor the life and legacy of Becnel, who passed away on Jan. 4 at the age of 81. Becnel was the first full-time treasurer and the last p…
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St. Charles Herald Guide broke the news in on Thursday, January 29, 2026.
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