IN MEMORY HONOR ROLL

Edward J. Gaudet Jr., 77, of DeWitt, IA was born May 15, 1943 in Everett, MA to Edward & Sarah (Goldstein) Gaudet. He joined the US Army in 1960 and was stationed in Germany where he met his first wife. In 1965 he was sent to Vietnam where he served as a medic in the First infantry Division, the Big Red One. Ed always said that he was most proud of being a Medic in Vietnam. He returned home on his birthday in 1966. Ed had been employed with the US Postal Service prior to his retirement in 2005. In June of 2004 he was united in marriage to Margaret Clausen in Cordova, IL. He was very active with many veterans’ organization, especially the Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 776 in Bettendorf, Iowa. He was the founding President and served on the Board of Directors forever. He also served as the Iowa State Council President. He received the VVA Commendation Medal for his extensive service to the Chapter and the veterans in the community. He served for many years as a Veterans Service Officer and helped many veterans receive the compensation they earned through their service. He enjoyed classic car clubs; his BMW motorcycle adventures. Ed passed away Friday March 26, 2021 at the Clarissa cook Hospice House Bettendorf. Survivors include his wife Margaret Gaudet, DeWitt, IA; Sons Vince (Janet) Gaudet, Port Byron, IL, Andrew Gaudet, Moline, IL, & Gregg (Jamie) Gaudet, Davenport, IA; Step Children Theresa (Ben) Clarke, Katie (Chris) Mox, John (Emily) Clausen all of Clinton, IA, and Laura (Ben) Gooch, MD; many grand and step grandchildren; one great grandchild; 2 sisters Donna (Jim) Giordano & Jackie Moulton; nieces & nephews.