Walter Joseph Joubert Jr. "Donnie" was born on August 20, 1937 in Sunset, LA, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Walter (Anna) Joubert Sr. He later met and married Julia Bellow. In their union, they had eight children: Gary (Stephanie) Joubert, Retel Joubert, Stephanie (James) Simon, Gayla Joubert, Walter (Delores) Joubert III, Pamela (Earl) Deruso, Greer Joubert, and Audrieun Joubert, had 19 Grandchildren, and 18 Great Grandchildren. "Donnie" had 5 Godchildren Johnny Thibodeaux, Jennifer Fontenot, LaTasha Bellow, Randrick Joubert, and Wendall Walker and 5 sisters Helen Landor, Joyce Thibodeaux, Theresa Nagin, Bernita Joubert, and Bernice Joubert.

"Donnie" was preceded in death by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Walter (Anna) Joubert, wife Julia Joubert, daughter Gayla Joubert and his 4 brothers, Curly, Martin, Retell, and Harry Joubert and 2 sisters Hazel Teal and Hilda Green.

Walter was raised in Sunset, LA. Where he worked with his father as a Sharecropper. At a young age, he married his young wife Julia of 60 years. They lived and raised 7 children in Lake Charles, LA. He worked as a labourer at Local 207 for many years until his retirement. He was a devoted member of Saint Henry Catholic Church where he was involved in many church organizations such as Altar Society, Knights of Columbus 5022, Knights of Peter Claver Council 168, and many more. His hobbies were cooking, gardening, small engine repair, and spending time with his family and friends.