Jude Thaddeus Roussere

Jude Thaddeus Roussere passed on May 13, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on May 4, 1943, in San Jose, Jude lived in San Jose, California.

Jude was born to Paul Roussere and Bernardine Houlemard in Chicago, Illinois on May 4,1943. A dedicated physician and decorated military officer, Jude spent a lifetime selflessly serving his country and caring for others.

After graduating from Mission H.S. in San Gabriel, with two of those years spent in seminary school, he enlisted in the Army where he was a proud member of the 82nd Airborne Division, earning his rank as Lt. Colonel, and serving in Desert Storm and the National Guard. He attended CSU Los Angeles and UC San Francisco with a PhD in Pharmacy.

As his goal was to become a surgeon, he soon graduated from the Medical College of Wisconsin with a Doctorate in Medicine. Follow up Education included a Surgery internship and Residency at UC Davis, completing his Specialized Education in Colon and Rectal Surgery at St. Marks Hospital in London, England, and Univ. of Texas at San Antonio. A board certified surgeon, he also was a clinical assistant Professor of Surgery at Stanford. As his private practice career continued, he served as Director of Trauma at San Jose Hospital, Chairman of Surgery at St. Louise Hospital, and helped start the O’Connor Wound Clinic in San Jose.

Jude’s dedication, leadership, and compassion was evident throughout his career at Good Samaritan, Saint Louise, O’Connor Hospitals, as well as Santa Clara Valley Medical Center and Community Hospital of Los Gatos. He also touched lives with his skill and empathy overseas with his medical mission in the Philippines.

Above his professional and military accolades, his greatest joy was being 'Grandpa' to his beloved grandchildren, passing down his wisdom, his joy, and his love.

He will be remembered for his integrity, his selflessness, and his love of donuts.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Bernardine; his brothers, Phillip and Anthony; his sisters, Rene, Therese, and Antoinette; and his daughter, Melanie. He is survived by his siblings Jeannette, Michelle, and Greg; and his sons Anatole (Harriet) Roussere and Gabe (Leslie) Roussere and his grandchildren.