Racine – Alan Lowell Gudbaur, 80, passed away at home on Saturday, June 4, 2016. He was born in Sparta, Wisconsin, on December 24 ,1935, the son of the late Ralph and Gladys (nee: Molstad) Gudbaur. Alan served with honor in the US Army and was stationed in Germany from 1957 – 1959. On May 14, 1960, he was united in marriage to Ethel Mae Zea in Great Lakes, Illinois. She preceded him in death on May 28, 1998.
After several years’ employment at American Motors, Alan worked for over 25 years as a machinist at SC Johnson Wax until he retired in 2000. His leisure time was often spent outdoors where he pursued his love of fishing and hunting. He also enjoyed operating amateur radio and working on automobiles.
Alan is survived by his children: Connie (Bernard Davis) Gudbaur of Racine, Michael (Brenda) Gudbaur of Charlotte, N. Carolina, and Laura (Michael) Spilman of Wadena, Minnesota; grandchildren: Hannah and Sarah Gudbaur, Stephen and Leah Spilman; brother: Rodney (Maxine) Gudbaur; dear companion JoAnne St. Amand and her family; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Althea Sender, Charles (Kathy) Zea, Harry (Deanna) Zea, Kathleen (Robert) Shuck, Florence Allen, David (Linda) Zea, Eldora Zea; nephew: Jeffrey Habelman; cousin: Wayne (Ruth Bradford-Johnson) Johnson; as well as other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law: Shirley and Edward Habelman; brothers-in-law and sister-in-law: Leon Zea, Donald Zea, and Darrell (Norma) Zea.
Complete services will be held in the funeral home on Sunday, June 12, 2016. Visitation will begin at 2:00pm and will conclude with a service of remembrance at 3:30 pm. All are invited to bring a story or memory to share during the service. Alan will be laid to rest in a private ceremony at West Lawn Memorial Park. Memorials to the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Cancer Society have been suggested.
Alan’s family extends sincerest gratitude and thanks to his private caregivers, Tina, Mary Jane, and Aiesha; and to the staff of Hospice Alliance for the loving care provided to Alan and his family.
Charlie Zea says
Of all the men in the world, I could not have picked a better one for a Brother-in-Law than you. I wouldn’t say goodbye, goodbye is to final. I will just say, see ya Bro
LisaMarie(Zea) Miller says
Connie, Michael and Laura my deepest sympathies on the passing of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I will truly miss Uncle Al and hearing his fishing stories.
Kathleen Zea Shuck says
Al, you were a one-in-a-million brother-in-law! Pleasant, witty, funny, intelligent, down-to-earth, thoughtful: I could go on and on. And handsome! Back in the fifties when my sister Ethel first met you all the girls in town thought you were a movie star! Rest in peace, dear man, and give Ethel a hug from us.
harry and deanna says
our deepest sympathy wish we could be there with you
Richard and Betty Wilson says
We are so sorry for the loss of your Al. He was a wonderful person. He will surely be missed.