Richard Boudro Obituary
Richard was born on April 25, 1937, in Detroit, Michigan, the loving son of the late Carl and Anna Boudro. He was the husband of Bernice Shireff.
He was the dear brother of Diane Miller and Sue (Ray) Gibson, and the late Carl Boudro; brother-in-law of Ginny Boudro. Loving grandfather of Desiree and Genevieve, proud great-grandfather of Madison and Owen, and a devoted uncle to many nieces and nephews.
Richard was a proud U.S. Army veteran who honorably served his country for several decades. He began his military career as a paratrooper and later served in Vietnam, ultimately retiring with the rank of First Sergeant.
A Funeral Service will be held Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at White Chapel Memorial Cemetery, Troy, Michigan.
Memorial contributions in Richard's honor may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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