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
Merleen Long says:
August 3, 2019
Curt was the best big brother. His stories he made up were great! I always said he should write them down and publish them. I had the best times visiting him, Sue and Mark in Arizona. His humor was the best. I will forever miss him.
Steven Pentz says:
August 3, 2019
Curt and Sue, you’ve been a huge part of our lives these past 5 years and we’ve had so many great rides together. You left us way too soon Curt! We still had more rides to do! They will never be the same again! I so miss my big buddy….RIP my friend and keep on ridin on!
Leonard grammer says:
October 19, 2019
Sorry to hear this. I worked with Curt for 23yrs
Curt you was a real friend. You will be missed
Leonard Grammer says:
October 19, 2019
Curt you will be missed. We were friends for 32yrs we worked together for 23years and shared the same shop together.
The memories our families made will never be forgotten.
We will miss you
Leonard
Brenda Pentz says:
August 10, 2022
And here we are 3 yrs later and it feels like yesterday….your void in this life is HUGE and we miss you SO much!! You will be forever missed and the memories are what keeps us going…miss ya big guy!!