Mr. Bernard Ray “Bernie” Gaudin, age 75, of East Enterprise, Indiana, entered this life on September 9, 1949, in Madison, Indiana. He was raised in Shelbyville, Indiana and was a 1967 graduate of Shelbyville High School. He was a former math teacher for the Switzerland County High School from 1972-1973, after earning his bachelor’s degree in math from Indiana State University in 1972. Bernie was united in marriage to Joanne Scudder on April 6, 1979 in Vevay, Indiana. This happy union of over 45 years was blessed with a son, Jeff and a daughter, Jessica. A dedicated and hardworking individual, Bernie was known for his strong work ethic and commitment to serving his community. He owned and operated East End Auto in Vevay from 1977 until his retirement in April 2022. Bernie was a member of the Most Sorrowful Mother of God Catholic Church and the Son’s of the Vevay American Legion Post #185. He served on the Switzerland County Alcohol and Beverage board for 50 years and the Switzerland County Tourism board for 10 years. You could always count on Bernie, a man whose presence brought stability and reassurance to this community. Bernie passed away at 4:23 a.m., Thursday, October 17, 2024, at his residence in Florence, Indiana.
Bernie is survived by his wife, Joanne (Scudder) Gaudin of East Enterprise, IN; his son, Jeff Gaudin of Homosassa, FL; his daughter, Jessica Sumblin and her husband, Kenya of Shepherdsville, KY; his granddaughter, Klarah Sumblin of Shepherdsville, KY; his brothers, Joe Gaudin, Sr. and his wife, Kathy of Shelbyville, IN, Rick Gaudin and his wife, Debbie of Shelbyville, IN and Jim Gaudin and his wife, Linda of Shelbyville, IN and his several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Carlyle Gaudin, died October 11, 2002; his mother, Mary Alice (Bumen) Gaudin, died August 27, 2016 and his great-nephew, Alex Matthew Scudder, died September 2, 2014.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Monday, October 21, 2024, at the Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home 208 Ferry Street Vevay, Indiana 47043.
The Rosary will be prayed on Monday at 7:00 p.m. at the Haskell & Morrison Funeral Home, 208 Ferry Street, Vevay, Indiana 47043.
Funeral Rite outside of Mass will be conducted Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., by Deacon Mike Boggs, at the Most Sorrowful Mother of God Catholic Church, 513 North Ferry Street, Vevay, Indiana 47043.
Interment will follow in the Vevay Cemetery, Vevay, Indiana.
Memorial contributions may be made to Most Sorrowful Mother of God Catholic Church or Our Hospice of South Central Indiana. Cards are available at the funeral home or online at www.haskellandmorrison.com