Paul Joseph Vigneaux

Paul Joseph Vigneaux, age 85, of Rudyard, Michigan, died May 31, 2016, at home. He was born December 8, 1930, in Rudyard Township, to Edmund Joseph and Alice Marie (Tremblay) Vigneaux. Paul grew up on the family farm west of Rudyard, then later, the family moved into town. He graduated from Rudyard High School in 1950. After graduation, Paul was drafted into the United States Army and served his Country in the Korean War, from 1951 to 1953. Upon his return from Korea, Paul worked for Bud wheel factory in Detroit for a short time. He returned to Rudyard and married Betty Ann Leveille on October 13, 1962, in St. Ignace, Michigan. They settled in Rudyard where they raised their three children. For most of his working years, Paul worked construction during the summers and snow removal at Kincheloe Air Force Base during the winters. Paul was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Parish in Rudyard. He had a great appreciation and conviction for his faith and raised his children to love their faith as well. He was a life member of the VFW Post #4905 where he was past Commander. Paul always loved to hunt and he enjoyed gardening. Paul is survived by his wife, Betty; three children, Cathy (Darby) McCoy of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, Connie (Darwin) Stahl of Dafter, Michigan, and Michael (Lucynda) Vigneaux of Sault Ste. Marie; grandchildren, Chelsea Stahl, Caleb Stahl, Chelsea McCoy, and Lindsay McCoy; and one great granddaughter, Jasper. He is also survived by his siblings, Marie (Gene) Backland of Remus, Michigan, Theresa McDowell of Rudyard, and Blanche Schlehuber of St. Ignace; sister-in-law, Barbara Barens of Tawas City, Michigan; and brother-in-law, Lawrence (AraJean) Leveille. Paul was preceded in death by one brother, Louis J. Vigneaux, and one sister, Loretta M. Litzner. Services will be held Monday, June 6, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rudyard. Visitation will be begin at 10:00 A.M. with Mass of Christian Burial beginning at 11:00 A.M. with Fr. Joseph Vandannoor celebrant. Burial will be in North Rudyard Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 11509 W. H-40, Rudyard, MI 49780.

Tributes

Paul Joseph Vigneaux

December 8, 1930 - May 31, 2016