Victor A. Evrard Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Age 93, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2015 at the Arbor Hospice Residence in Ann Arbor. He was born December 23, 1921 in Collinsville, IL, the son of Julien Joseph and Marie (Bertrand) Evrard. On December 30, 1944 in Liege, Belgium he married Emilda Vandervelden and she preceded him in death on December 8, 2003. Victor was an American citizen who was in Belgium when it was invaded by Germany during WWII. Unable to escape Belgium, he went underground during the German occupation and bombing campaign where he remained in hiding until the American forces liberated Belgium. Because of his knowledge of the country and the languages spoken, he joined the American Army and worked in the Belgium Headquarters until the end of the war. He returned to the United States in 1952 with his wife Emilda. Survivors include his son, Kenneth (Marsha) Evrard, grandchildren, Brigitte Colf and Danielle (Eric) VanBogelen and his great-grandchildren, BreAnna, Brookelynn and Bryce Colf and Cade and Kalli VanBogelen. His wife, parents, and brother Alphonse Evrard preceded him in death. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 from 2:00 P.M. until the time of the service at 7:00 P.M. at the Robison-Bahnmiller Funeral Home, Saline with Jerry Mashburn Officiating. Burial will take place privately at Washtenong Memorial Park in Ann Arbor. Memorial contributions may be made to Arbor Hospice and envelopes will be available at the funeral home. To sign Victor’s guestbook, to leave a memory, or for more information please visit www.rbfhsaline.com.

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Victor A. Evrard

December 23, 1921 - November 1, 2015