Obituary of Robert Beaudrie

Robert Francis Beaudrie was born in Monroe on September 2, 1925. He was one of seven children born form the union of the late Louis and Stella (Bondy) Beaudrie. Robert proudly served in the United States Army during World War II, earning the rank of Sergeant and receiving a Good Conduct, a World War II Victory, and a European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal. Robert married the love of his life, Marian Martha (Fountain) Beaudrie, on May 3, 1947 at St. Mary's Church and from this union came the birth of five children. Robert was a hard worker and supported his family as a Carpenter. He was employed for more than thirty-five years at Monsanto Chemical Plant before retiring in 1985. Family meant the world to Robert and he adored his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was often elated to just hang out or play cards. Robert had a great sense of humor and was happiest when making others laugh, often using zany family stories as the source. As an avid outdoorsman, Robert enjoyed camping, hunting without a weapon, and fishing with his father-in-law. Robert Francis Beaudrie, age 89 of Rockwood, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2014 at Oakwood Southshore Medical Center in Trenton. In addition to his parents, his passing was preceded by his loving wife of sixty-seven years: Marian Martha Beaudrie; a daughter-in-law: Julie Beaudrie; four brothers: Johnny, Merle, Jim, and Leo Beaudrie; two sisters: Shirley Stumpmier and Edie Chinavare; a brother-in-law Arletus Fountain; and three grandchildren: Mark David Buchs, Steven Mitchell Buchs, and Joseph Allen Buchs. To cherish his memory, Robert leaves two daughters: Lynn (Mitch) Buchs of Rockwood and Denise (Kirk) Rohn of Lincoln Park; three sons: Robert Beaudrie of Monroe, Ronald (Rose) Beaudrie of Rockwood, and Richard (Sally) Beaudrie of Newberry; thirteen grandchildren; and thirty-nine great grandchildren. Friends may gather from 2:00-8:00pm on Monday, November 3, 2014 at Merkle Funeral Service, 2442 North Monroe (734)384-5185 where military services under the auspices of Monroe Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 1138 will take place at 6:00pm. Robert will Lie-in-State from 9:30am until the Mass of the Resurrection at 10:00am, Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at St. Mary Our Lady of the Annunciation, 32477 Church Street, Rockwood with Father John Chinnappa officiating. Cremation will follow. Memorial donations are suggested to the family. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort, or share a photo at www.merklefs.com; Online Tributes Page