Tuesday, June 7th, 2016
David Gudorf
David Leonard Gudorf 1935–2016. The family of Dave Gudorf is saddened to announce his passing at the age of 80 on June 4, 2016. He departed this world peacefully in his bed, surrounded by loved ones.
Born to parents Nobert and Freda (nee Moorman) Gudorf, Dave spent most of his life in Minster, Ohio. After serving in the Army National Guard as a drill sergeant, Dave took his budding family to Chicago, where he earned his degree from DeVry University. The family followed opportunity to Virginia, where Dave became a Top Salesman at GC Electronics. In 1973, Dave and Marion moved the family back to Minster to take over the family business, Gudorf & Sons Electronics. Dave and Marion operated the store with his children until his retirement in 1998.
Dave leaves behind his wife of 56 years, Marion (nee Fowler); his sons Gregory, Keith, Matthew, David and Joseph; daughters Christine Milliman, Melissa Wiethorn, and Marie Hallbauer. He was the cherished grandpa to 54 grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dave is also survived by brothers Ken, Ted, Bob, Mike and Denny, and sisters Marlene Goudy, Carol Gudorf Longo, Ruth Gabel, Kathy Grilliot.
Brother Phillip predeceased Dave in infancy.
Dave will be missed by all. He will be remembered as a devoted family man, fantastic grandpa and avid hiker.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday at 10:00 AM at St. Julie Billiart Parish, 224 Dayton Street in Hamilton. Burial will be in St. Stephen Cemetery. Friends and family are invited to attend.
In lieu of flowers, Marion asks that donations in Dave's name be made to Heartland Hospice Care Cincinnati, www.heartlandhospicefund.org.
Zettler Funeral Home is serving the family.
Online register book is available at www.zettlerfuneralhome.com.
