Dr. Craig E. Aubuchon, age 64, was Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on July 16, 2019. He was born on November 21, 1954 in Perryville, MO. He is survived by his beloved wife, Karen (Pohl); his loving children Jason, Brian (wife Cat), Kathryn (fiancé Michael Moran), and Stephen; and his two precious granddaughters, Natalie and Jennifer. Other survivors include his mother Florence Aubuchon, his brother Jim (wife Pam), his sister Christiann. His sisters-in-law include Mary Ann Pohl, Nancy Canny, Kathy Sexton (husband Jeff) and his brothers-in-law include John, Robert and Jim (wife Judy). He is preceded in death by his father C. Duane "Duke" Aubuchon, parents-in-law Conrad and Mary Pohl and two brothers-in-law, David Pohl and Edward Canny.

Dr. Aubuchon was a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a fellowship in foot and ankle surgery. He had been in practice in the St. Louis area for 33 years. He graduated from Medical College of Ohio-Toledo. Dr. Aubuchon completed his residency at Southern Illinois University. He graduated from St. Louis University in 1975. He was passionate about his work and took personal interest in his patients. He is an honorary graduate of De Smet Jesuit High School, class of 1972. He was the physician for that school's football team and is a member of De Smet's Hall of Fame.

The greatest joy in Dr. Aubuchon's life was his family. He cherished their time together. He was so proud of the fine individuals his children are today. He also enjoyed golf, travel, all sports, reading, his church community, and getting together with friends. His laugh was infectious. He will be missed by the many family and friends who loved him.

Visitation is Friday, July 26 from 3-8 PM at Ortmann-Stipanovich Funeral Home, 12444 Olive Blvd. in Creve Coeur. The funeral Mass will be held at Incarnate Word Parish at 11:30 AM, Saturday, July 27, 13416 Olive Blvd. in Chesterfield. A private interment is planned. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Craig E. Aubuchon Scholarship Fund at De Smet Jesuit High School https://www.desmet.org/giving/giving .