Harold Rodney Michaud, 79, of Newhall, California, formerly of Perryville, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Henry Mayo Hospital in Newhall, California.
He was born September 27, 1946, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Harold J. and Phyllis A. (Carrington) Michaud.
Harold was a Vietnam veteran. He served in the U.S. Army 9th Division, where he earned two Army Commendation Medals and the U.S. Army Infantryman Badge.
Survivors include his son, H. Andre Michaud of Newhall, California; two sisters, Lynda (Robert) Troncale of Perryville and Thelma (Thomas) Spence of Festus; three nieces, Laura (Michael) Fitzgerald of Urbana, Illinois, Jeanine Marie (James) Simpson of Perryville and Justine (Kyle) Feldmann of St. Charles; one nephew, Joseph Troncale of Perryville; an aunt, Helen Triller; five great-nieces; and eight great-nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Lydia Hunt; two brothers-in-law, Bill J. Hunt and Jack Alexander; and a nephew, Matthew Alexander.
A private military burial will be held at Mount Hope Catholic Cemetery in Perryville.
Memorial contributions may be given to Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial.
Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com.
Ford & Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
