Obituary of Mathias GRABNER

Mathias Grabner, 88, passed away on February 25, 2009 in Lake Havasu City, AZ. He was born on February 9, 1921 in Slovenia.Mathias moved to Lake Havasu City, AZ; 10 years ago from Fountain Valley, CA. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force, WWII and Korean War. Mathias worked as college professor for 15 year in Milwaukee, WI. He was a member of Our Lady of the Lake Roman Catholic Church. Mathias enjoyed going to Laughlin, golfing and his favorite football team was the Green Bay Packers. He had 5 cats named, Peanut, Coconino, Oreo, Tiger and Rusty.Mathias is survived by his daughter, Kathleen Grabner of Lake Havasu City AZ; grandchildren, Richard Grabner, Michelle Jones; and great grandchildren, Alexis, Samantha and Jaylynn Grabner. He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Brownie Grabner in 1993 and son Mark Grabner in 1970.Donations can be made in Mathias name to Western Arizona Humane Society, 1100 Empire Dr., Lake Havasu City, AZ. 86404.Condolences and thoughts can be made to his family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.comArrangements were placed under the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home and Crematory.