Morris P. Gendreau, 91, of Walhalla, North Dakota, passed away surrounded by the
love and care of his family, on August 21, 2022 in Lake Havasu City, AZ.
Morris was born March 05, 1931, and raised in Walhalla, North Dakota, the son of
Albert Gendreau and Emelia (LaPiere) Gendreau.
Morris served in the military (US Navy) for four years during the Korean war as a
gunner on the heavy cruiser the USS Los Angeles. He was honorably discharged in
January 1956 after which time he moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin and married
Patricia A. Zurbuchen of West Salem, Wisconsin where they resided in Milwaukee,
Wisconsin. During those years he worked for Milwaukee County as a miniature live
steam engine (train) engineer for the Milwaukee County Zoo and Park Service and
retired from civil service in 1992. Since 2002, Morris and Patricia have lived, boated
and fished for the MIGHTY STRIPED BASS on the beautiful Colorado River in Lake
Havasu City, Arizona. Everyone would always ask "how did you catch so many fish in
such a short period of time." Morris would never tell, just…"it's a secret!"
He is survived by his wife, Patricia Gendreau, Lake Havasu City and three children,
Candace (Dan)Robl of Florida, Pamala (Doug) Peterson, Scott (Sue) Gendreau of
Wisconsin, three grandchildren (Jacob, Samuel and Cole) and one great-grandchild
(Juliana).
Morris's wish was for cremation. A private burial will be performed later in
Milwaukee, Wisconsin. A special thank you goes out to Doctor V. and the Family
Care Home Health and Hospice of Lake Havasu City for their understanding, respect
and exceptional care in this time of sorrow for both my father and his family.