Leonard "Bud" Juchau Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Leonard Charles Juchau, “Bud” to his family passed away peacefully in his Napa home December 15, 2014 at the age of 88 years. Born in Stockton, CA on April 2, 1926, he was the middle child of the five children born to Leonard and Minnie Juchau. He is survived by two siblings, Barbara Tindall and James Juchau. The family moved to Vallejo, California where Bud, age 13, helped support the family during the depression. He then began working at Mare Island Naval Shipyard in Vallejo at 15 years old. He trained as a Machinist and at 18 joined the Navy where he was a Torpedoman. Upon the completion of his military service he returned to Mare Island and worked there until his retirement in 1979. He retired as a Reactor Plant Quarterman. Bud married Jean Marilyn Lauterbach in June of 1950 and moved to Napa in 1952 where they raised five children. They recently celebrated their 64th anniversary. He is survived by his wife Jean and their five children: Melody Kendall, Blaine, Corey, Shawn and Todd Juchau. They are blessed with 11 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Private Services for the family will be held at a later date. Inurnment will be at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family wishes donations please sent to Hospice of Napa Valley, 414 South Jefferson St., Napa, CA 94559.

Leonard "Bud" Juchau

April 2, 1926 - December 15, 2014

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Leonard "Bud" Juchau

April 2, 1926 - December 15, 2014

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