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Wilfred Louis Wilmes

Posted 2018-02-24 by mhenderson
Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home -
Lake Havasu City, Arizona

>>> September 23, 1921 - August 23, 2007 <<<

Wilfred Louis Wilmes, 85, passed away Thursday, August 23rd, in Las
Vegas, NV. He was born September 23, 1921 to Peter and Theresa Wilmes
in Glen Ullin, North Dakota. Wilfred and his wife, Pauline, moved to
Lake Havasu City in 1984 from Simi Valley, CA, where he retired after
30 years as an independent truck owner-operator.

Wilfred served in the Navy during World War II. He was a dedicated
family man, who loved large family gatherings. He enjoyed playing
horseshoes and cards, he liked to dance and sing, and he loved baking.
Wilfred was also an avid sports fan, favoring the LA Dodgers and
Lakers.

Wilfred is survived by his wife of 65 years, Pauline Wilmes of Lake
Havasu City; 7 children: Sharon Massey of Escondido, CA., Jerry
(Gladi) Wilmes of Santa Clarita, CA., June (Larry) Hill of Lake Havasu
City, AZ., Timothy (Rosario) Wilmes of Palmdale, CA., Cynthia (John)
Rafkind of Santa Clarita, CA., Jane (Tony) Jorgensen of Lake Havasu
City, AZ., Scott (Donna) Wilmes of Lancaster, CA.; 15 grandchildren,
15 great grandchildren, 2 brothers, 3 sisters, and many nieces and
nephews.

Memorial Services will be held at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic
Church, Saturday, September 1 at 11 :00 AM. A reception will follow at
the Knights of Columbus on London Bridge Road. There will be a private
burial service for the family.

Condolences and thoughts my be submitted to his family at www.lietz-
frazefuneral home.comArrangements were placed under the care of Lietz-
Fraze Funeral Home & Crematory.

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