Edward “Ed” Joseph Boudreau, 87, of Richland, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Heart-to-Heart Hospice in Evansville.
Ed was born in Brooklyn, New York on July 29, 1935, to Leon Boudreau and Marie (O’Brien) Hittle.
Ed was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, and Rockport American Legion Post 254. He was active in the Boy Scouts for many years and was the proud recipient of the Silver Beaver for Lifetime Achievement. He served in the United States Air Force, retiring after 22 years of service.
In addition to his parents, Ed was preceded in death by his brothers, William Francis Boudreau and Joseph Hittle.
He is survived by his loving family, his wife of 61 years, Dixie (Blanchard) Boudreau; his children, Jean Boehm and her husband, David, of Rochester, NY, Ann Burnside and her husband, Don, of Mabscott, WV, Edward J. Boudreau Jr. and his wife, Jessica, of Farmington, NM and David Boudreau and his wife, Chong, of Boerne, TX; his grandchildren, Crystal, John, Katryna, Skyler, Kahlaya, and Min; several great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Services are 10 a.m. Thursday, July 13, at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Rockport, with Father Ron Kreilein officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in Mt. Zion Cemetery.
Visitation is 4 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 12, and from 9 until 9:45 a.m. Thursday at Boultinghouse Funeral Home in Rockport.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Bernard Catholic Church.
Friends may leave condolences for the family at www.BoultinghouseFuneralHome.com.
