Ronald Larry Bourdeau

Lake Linden: Ronald Larry Bourdeau, 85, of Lake Linden, Michigan, Sunrise-September 16, 1939, Sunset-July 4, 2025.  He passed away at Canal View Houghton County after a short illness.

                He was born at the family home in Lake Linden, a son of George “Jim” and Loraine (Dessellier) Bourdeau.  He attended Lake Linden Schools and served in the US Army as a paratrooper.  He was an electrician for 50 years and a member of the IBEW. 

                Ron spent most of his life in Lake Linden and was known by everyone.  He was always a quick wit and entertained at large.  He enjoyed kayaking and woodworking; he remodeled his home with an artistic flair.

                Ron was married to Emily Gervais on June 17, 1961 at Holy Rosary in Lake Linden.

                He was preceded in death by: his parents, a son-Jacques, brother-Dale, and brother-Kenneth that died in 1938.

                Ron leaves behind: his wife of 64 years-Emily; daughters-Bridget (Bruce) Wilkinson and Vicki (John) Gravier; grandchildren-Kai, Noa, Lorena, Madalyn, and Aubrey; brothers-Gary (Mary) Bourdeau and Roger Bourdeau; sister-in-law-Nina; and many nieces and nephews.

               The celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.  The Pearce Funeral Home in Lake Linden is in charge of arrangements.

                Condolences may be shared online at pearcefuneralhome.com

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