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Jeffrey Paul "Buzzie" Brisard

Jeffrey Paul “Buzzie” Brisard 64 of Clinton, Illinois passed away 8:51 PM July 25, 2017 at the Warner Hospital & Health Services, Clinton, Il.
 
A Celebration of Life Open House will be held at their home at 819 W. Adams St., Clinton, IL 61727 on Saturday, July 29, 2017 from 11 AM to 2 PM with memoriam remarks at noon. Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, IL assisted the family with cremation rites.
 
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity or St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
 
Jeffrey was born May 21, 1953 in Evanston, IL the son of Alfred and Rose (Trom) Brisard.
 
Survivors include the love of his life, his wife of 22 years, Carol Brisard; brothers: Brad (Connie) Brisard and Doug (Marian) Brisard; step-children: John (Patty) Hannon and Jodi (Jesse) Schmid; step- grandchildren:  Ava Hannon, Brody, Royce and Hank Schmid. He is also survived by nieces and nephews, many cousins, dear friends and his beloved little dog, Jake.
 
Jeff was preceded in death by his father, mother, and brother, Ricky.
 
Jeff was retired from Laborers’ Local 703 and was a proud U.S. Navy Veteran. He also was a member of the Clinton Eagles Aerie #593 and VFW Post 4168. Jeff was a music lover and life-long Chicago Bears and Cubs fan.