He was born in Willow City, ND and came to Beaumont in 1963 with his wife Delores (Fautsch) Picard. She preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife Walda (Annen) Picard, 5 brothers Chuck Picard, Russ Picard, Jim Picard, Tom Picard, Dale Picard and 1 sister, Kathy Nance, 2 children Alan Picard and Sheila (Picard) Donoho,
3 grand children Alescia Picard, Taylor Picard, and Logan Donoho, and 2 great grand children Danika Picard and Rayge Gomez.
Extended family is 4 children, 9 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Irene Foss and Anadine O'Connell and 1 brother, Richard Picard.
He was an active member of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church and was an active member of the Knights of Columbus and a 4th degree Knight. He is an Army veteran as well.