Obituary of Wallace GUDENAU

Wallace "Wally" Henry Gudenau passed away at home on June 19, 2010 in Lake Havasu City , AZ at the age of 83. He was born on December 17, 1926 in Detroit , MI. Wallace worked for his father as a grocery store clerk and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was awarded medals for the American Campaign, Victory and Asiatic Pacific Area Campaign.Wallace and his wife Rita moved to Arizona 16 years ago from Diamond, Bar, CA. He was known as "Mr. Clean" by everyone because he always cleaned and he was so tidy. He was an avid fisherman. He worked at and belonged to the local Moose Lodge. His CB radio handle was also "Mr. Clean." A great and loving dad, husband and grandfather; he did all the cooking and cleaning.Wallace is survived by his 5 sons: Thomas of Diamond Bar, CA, Gerald of Aida, HI, Kirk of Upland, CA, Dennis of San Antonio, TX and Brian of Anaheim, CA; his sisters Lorraine Gilmore of Bodfish, CA, Faith Grady of Grand Blanc, MI, 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Gerhard and Martha (Konefe) Gudenau, his wife Rita, his brother Earl.Thoughts and condolences may be submitted to the family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.comArrangements were placed under the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home & Crematory