Curtis Merle Malaise
Passed: July 27, 2019
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Curtis Merle Malaise
Passed: July 27, 2019
Obituary
Curtis Merle Malaise, age 70, of Litchfield Park, AZ died July 27, 2019, in Litchfield Park. He was born December 5, 1948, in Ottawa, IL to Merle and Mellisa Malaise. He served as a mechanic in the US Army from 1968 to 1971 and was a veteran of the Vietnam War.
Curtis was a city of Phoenix employee for 30 years, before retiring in 2010. He served as a shop steward for the LIUNA Union and was later elected as business manager. He also served as the Commander for VFW Post 8015 from 1999 to 2001.
Curtis was an active member in the Chandler Foothills Hog Chapter #76. Being an avid motorcyclist he traveled with his wife to all 48 states and across Canada. He also enjoyed radio controlled car racing and billiards.
Curtis is survived by his wife of 50 years, Helen (Sue) Malaise; son, Curtis Malaise; sisters, Lorene Weber (Bob), and Merleen Long (Dave); one grandchild; two great-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild. He was also survived by brothers-in-law, John Schroder (Janet), Charles Clark (Betty), Howard Schroeder (Mary), and George Schroeder; sisters-in-law, Clara Griffey (George), Esther Schroeder (Ron), Jane Raines (Dick), and Maria Schroeder (Ercil); and many nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. The family suggests that donations be made to the American Heart Association at www2.heart.org.
15 responses to Curtis Merle Malaise
Bob Schroeder says:
August 2, 2019
Godspeed Uncle Curt. I’ll always wish we would’ve made another ride but am content to know that you ride with Him now.
“Every man’s life ends the same way. It is only the details of how he lived and how he died that distinguish one man from another.”
―Ernest Hemingway
Brent Doyen says:
August 2, 2019
Curt was a big part of the HOG family and dearly missed by all of us. I’m grateful to have ridden many miles along side Curt and Sue. Always a smile on his face no matter what the road conditions he just loved to be on his bike. See you again someday when we ride that highway in the sky.
Merleen Long says:
August 3, 2019
My brother was the best. Always had the best stories! Always told him he should write fiction. I loved visiting him in Arizona with Sue and Mark. We had great adventures. I will forever miss him. His humor was one of a kind! Prayers for Sue and Mark.
Tammy Bachofner says:
August 3, 2019
It has always been a fun ride when Curt and Sue were along! They were always happy and had great stories of their many adventures. Sue my prayers are with you and your family. I cannot even begin to express my sorrow for what you are going through.
Love and Hugs from one of your many HOG 76 Fans
Tammy B
Debbie Burns says:
August 3, 2019
Hi sue so sorry . Am thinking and praying for u and family . Curt always had a smile on his face ..enjoyed visiting w both of u …