Arthur Gauvain's Obituary
Arthur Gauvain, 85 yrs., of Waterloo, IL, passed away at Missouri Baptist Hospital, Town and Country, MO. He was born in Lynn, MA, the son of the late Arthur J. and Helen (Marr) Gauvain. Arthur served as a Navy Seal in the U. S. Navy, and was a Veteran of WW II & The Korean War, was a member of NARF National Association of Active and Retired Federal Employees, and Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Columbia, IL. He was a retired civil servant working for the U.S. Government as an analyst.
He was married to Christine (Dalman) Gauvain, who survives him. They were married on May 5, 2007, at Duquoin, IL.
VisitationWednesday, December 5, 2012 10 AM - 11 AMImmaculate Conception Catholic ChurchColumbia, IL
Funeral MassWednesday, December 5, 2012 11:00 AMImmaculate Conception Catholic ChurchColumbia, ILFr. Carl Scherrer, officiating
IntermentArlington National CemeteryArlington, VA
Memorial Contribution SuggestionsIn lieu of other types of gifts, memorial donations are preferred to the Immaculate Conception Church - Building Fund, 117 E. Madison, Columbia, IL 62236
SurvivorsWife, Christine (Dalman) Gauvain of Waterloo, ILStep-Son, Jeff (Regina) Ritter of Manchester, MOStep-Daughter, Carla (Joe) Prusacki of Sterling, VAStep-Son, John (Cheryl) Ritter of Columbia, ILStep-Grandchildren, Jennifer, Jason, and Jessica Ritter, Josh and Madeline Ritter Sister, Patricia Scally of Lynn, MANieces and Nephews Other relatives and friends
Also Preceded In Death ByHis First Wife, Constance (Cobb) GauvainBrother, Michael Gauvain
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