Michael Otto Dudenhoeffer

Funeral Mass for Michael Otto Dudenhoeffer, 80, of Gainesville, is set for 10:00 AM Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Fr. Gary Picou officiating. Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery. A rosary, with a visitation to follow, will be held at 6:00 PM Tuesday July 15, 2014 at the Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home.

Mr. Dudenhoeffer passed away at his residence on July 11, 2014. He was born on December 2, 1933, in Gainesville, to Adolph and Minnie Caroline Dietz Dudenhoeffer.

Mike or “Papaw”, as he’s known to everyone, retired from National Supply as a toolmaker after 23 years of service. He was an avid woodworker, farmer, and gardener. He never met a stranger, he was known by many and loved by all. He was a dedicated servant to St. Mary’s Catholic Church and school. He served his country in the U.S. Army from 1952-1956, a faithful patriot his whole life. He loved life, his family, his friends, his grandkids, and holidays, especially Christmas. He loved football and was a big TCU fan. Mike was born, raised, and lived his entire life on the family farm. His funny personality will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Michael is survived by his wife of 57 years, Bessie Franklin Dudenhoeffer; son Matt Dudenhoeffer of Gainesville; daughter and son-in-law Tessie and Steve Wagner of Moyie Springs, ID; son and daughter-in-law Tony and Judy Dudenhoeffer of Gainesville; daughter and son-in-law Kathy and Mike Hudson of Greenville; daughter and son-in-law Bernadette and Michael Brown of Era; daughter and son-in-law Rosanne and Ronnie Ramsey of Decatur; grandchildren Jeremy Dudenhoeffer and his wife Tammy, Channa Foster, Danielle Hudson, Callie Hudson, Cate Hudson, Casey Eberhart and her husband Matthew, Jordan Brown, Dylan Brown, Morgan Brown, Amber Ramsey, Amanda Adami and her husband Lee. He is also survived by his great-grandchildren Lena Beth Dudenhoeffer, Austin Dudenhoeffer, Gideon Foster, and one due in January. Survivors also include his brother Bud Dudenhoeffer of Gainesville; brother Al Dudenhoeffer of Gainesville; sister Anne Otto of Gainesville; numerous nieces and nephews.
Mr. Dudenhoeffer was preceded in death by his parents; brother Jerry Dudenhoeffer; sister Eva Bauer; sister Tootie Bauer.

Pallbearers will be Jeremy Dudenhoeffer, Dylan Brown, Matthew Eberhart, Lee Adami, Tim Sicking, and John Metzler.

Memorial contributions may be made to Medal of Honor Host City Program, 200 S. Rusk, Gainesville, TX 76240; St. Mary's Catholic Church school; or a charity of your choice.

You may sign the online registry at www.geojcarroll.com.