Arthur Joseph Drouillard

SSgt. (Retired) Arthur J. Drouillard, 85, of Colorado Springs, passed away Tuesday October 8th. He was born in River Rouge, Michigan, July 27, 1928. He relocated from Detroit, Michigan to Colorado with his family in 1976 where he spent the rest of his life. He retired from the United States Air Force after honorably serving for 20 years as an Air Policeman. He was a WWII Veteran and was awarded many medals including the WWII Victory Medal.Art was an active member of the Fountain Valley Senior Center. He enjoyed playing cards, fishing, and target shooting.He is survived by his son and daughter in-law Arthur (Eric) and Diana Drouillard of Colorado Springs; his brother, Bert Drouillard of Arizona; his current wife, Marilyn (Norwood) and her family.Arthur was preceded in death by his first wife Anita, of 40 years.Memorial Service 10:30AM, Thursday, October 17, 2013 at The Springs Funeral Services, 3115 E. Platte Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80909.Interment 2:30PM at Ft. Logan National Cemetery, Staging Area "B", 4400 West Kenyon Avenue, Denver, Colorado 80236.In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made out to Fountain Valley Senior Center or the American Diabetes Association.Funeral Home:The Springs Funeral Services3115 East Platte AvenueColorado Springs, , COUS 80909 Events Service Thursday, October 17, 2013 10:30AM The Springs Funeral Services 3115 East Platte Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Phone: 719-207-8855 Service Thursday, October 17, 2013 2:30PM Fort Logan National Cemetery 3698 South Sheridan Boulevard Denver, CO 80235 Phone: 303-761-0117