Obituary of Henry MATHEIS

Henry Lawrence Matheis passed away April 3rd in the comfort of his own home at the age of 72. He was born to Henry and Ann {Seitz} Matheis on November 13, 1938 in Chicago, IL.Larry, as known to his family and friends, served proudly under the direction of the United States Army from 1958 to 1960. He married Marigene Gran on December 26th, 1959 in Phillips WI. Their four children were born in Chicago, IL, where Larry worked 17 years for Illinois Bell. He was active in St. Timothys parish and the Chicago North Elks Club.After an amazing ski vacation to Steamboat Springs CO. he relocated his family to the beautiful Yampa Valley. The Matheis family owned and operated the Riverbend Inn from 1974 to 2001. Larry was a very active member of the Lions Club and the Steamboat Restaurant Association. Larry and Marigene retired to Lake Havasu City AZ. in 2001. He was a member of the Elks, Eagles, and Moose Lodges. His personal Motto was "NOOO PROBLEM!"Larry leaves behind his loving wife of 51 years Marigene Matheis; son Peter L. Matheis and wife Irene; daughter Annette Matheis Wheeler and husband Mike Wheeler; son Todd S. Matheis and wife Amy; sisters Mary Ann Katherine, Dorothy Hohmeier, Natalie Strigle, and Loretta Matheis . Two grandsons Channing Matheis and Elliott Matheis.He was preceded in death by his parents and son Eugene H. Matheis.There will be an Elks Lodge of Sorrow on Sunday, April 10th, 2011 at 11:00AM at the Elks Lodge #2399, 3532 McCulloch Blvd., Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in Larry's memory to Hospice of Havasu, PO Box 597, Lake Havasu City, AZ 86405, or Elks of Lake Havasu Building fund. A memorial service will be held in Steamboat Springs later this year.Thoughts and condolences may be submitted to the family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com . Arrangements were placed under the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home & Crematory