Dr. Paul E. Bouchereau, Sr. passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2014 at the age of 96. He was the beloved husband of Lois Weber Bouchereau for over 68 years. Father of Renee B. Eckerle (Roy), Camille C. Laird (Jon), Paul E. Bouchereau Jr. (Sherry), and Annette “Netti” B. Scudari (Art). Grandfather of Michelle R. Lee, James M. Laird Sr. (Shawn), Paul C. Laird (Laura), Rachel C. Laird (Holly Aleandro), Cassandra L. Bouchereau, Paul E. Bouchereau III, Daniel Bouchereau, Nathan W. Rozzell, and Erin D. Dougharty. Great Grandfather of Elizabeth Laird, James Michael Laird, Jr., Jordan Laird, and Tyler Fisher. Brother-in-law of Clare Lutenbacker. He was a veteran of the US Army 82nd Airborne, having served in Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge, and was awarded a battlefield commission and the Purple Heart.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in the Chapel of Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Blvd., on Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at 10:00 AM. Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM. Interment will be in Restlawn Park Cemetery. Express condolences at www.leitzeaganfuneralhome.com.