PFAU, Edward A.

Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ - Published Tuesday, June 12, 2012 - Edward A. Pfau passed away May 14, 2012 in Lake Havasu City, at the age of 73. He was born May 3, 1939, to Edward and Viola (Rubbert) Pfau in Rugby, N.D. Eddie, as he was known to as family and friends, joined the U.S. Navy out of high school and stayed for 30 years. While he was in the Navy, he served on various carriers and squadrons. He started his flying career in 1969. He received his private, commercial, instrument and multi-engine license one year to the day. He worked as an airframe and power plant mechanic for numerous years. In the year 1996, he built an experimental RV-6 and he discovered that it was not a bad aerobatic airplane. He served as QB Governor and by his own admission was a very good airport bum. He married Kathryn Jan. 10, 2009, and cherished every minute. During their time together they enjoyed traveling. Motorcycling with his brother and sister-in-law was the most memorable. Loving it all. Eddie is survived by his wife, Kathryn; sisters, Elizabeth Wick and Marilyn Wick, of Arizona; brothers, Don (Ruby) Pfau, of Arizona, Rob (Vickie) Pfau, of Washington, Steve (Carolynne) Pfau, of North Dakota; step-daughter, Janice Burrage, of Laughlin, Nev.; and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Jewel; and his parents. Cremation has taken place per Eddie’s wishes and memorial services will be at Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home & Crematory on Saturday, at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in Eddie’s name to New Hope Hospice 500 North Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403. Thoughts and condolences can be sent to Eddie’s family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com. Arrangements were placed under the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home & Crematory