Lee Gaudineer
July 16, 2008
The Honorable Lee H. Gaudineer, Jr., a proud south-sider and public servant, died July 16, 2008 at the age of 76. Lee was born in Des Moines on March 10, 1932 to Lee H. Gaudineer, Sr. and Mildred Wallick Gaudineer. He graduated from Lincoln High School and earned his B.A. from Grinnell College in 1957, his J.D. from Drake University in 1958, and his LL.M from Missouri University in 1967. He served three years in the Korean Conflict.
Lee was a state legislator from 1965-1972, serving in the Iowa House from 1965-1967 before being elected to the Iowa Senate. He served as Minority Floor Leader for what was known as “the dirty dozen” during his final term before he retired in 1972 to resume his law practice full time. He partnered with Ray Austin to establish Austin and Gaudineer, which later merged with other local law firms to become Gaudineer, Comito and George.
Lee married Pearl Ann Swindler of Des Moines in 1961 and was widowed in 1981. He is survived by his second wife, Ellen Brune Gaudineer, whom he married in 1990; his four children, Kimber (Ken) Foshe of Johnston; Kevin (Karen) Gaudineer; Kathi (Tom) Slaughter; and Daran (Dionne) Gaudineer all of Des Moines; nine grandchildren, Kristin, Kyle and K.C. Foshe; Jarred and Alex Gaudineer; Perri and Harrison Woods; and Olivia and Tyler Gaudineer, several step-grandchildren as well as nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife, parents and a sister Lois Gabler.
Funeral Services will be 2:30 PM Saturday, July 19th at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home with a visitation from 6-8 PM Friday at the funeral home. A reception will follow the funeral service on Saturday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Iowa Senate Democratic Majority Fund or to Lincoln High School Debate Team. On line condolences can be sent to Hamiltonsfuneralhome.com
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Bonnie Dahlman
07/22/2008
Kim -
I received the obiturary of your father's death from my ex-husband, Ray Dahlman who lives in Pleasant Hills, Iowa.
Your mother and I met at Grandview College in Des Moines I think around 1960. After you were born and my oldest son was born, we were friends with your parents. I have video of you and Steve, my son in a play pen when you were both less than six months old. I don't think either of you were walking.
My deepest sympathy to you. It is hard to have lost both parents. I did not know of your mother's death.
I am now living in Hutchinson, Kansas which is my hometown.
Much Love,
Bonnie -
Becky Jackovich
07/20/2008
Dear Ellen,
Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Becky Jackovich
Daniel McCain
07/18/2008
Kimber,
I am so sorry to hear about your fathers passing. As you well know I lost my Father last summer. I think about him every day. Hold on to the great memories of your father's life and keep those things close to you. It sounds like your father was very successful and accomplished so much in his life. So many people were touched by his life. So many people were better because of what your father did for them. My prayers are with you and your family during this time and may God bless you.
Sincerely,
Daniel McCain
Summer School PE Teacher
Dave Powell
07/18/2008
Ellen,
I don't know if you remember me, but I believe I cut your hair in Valley West Mall what seems like a million years ago. I always enjoyed our conversations and noticed the obituary of Lee's passing and felt compelled to write. I'm sure this is a difficult time for you and just would like you to know you are in my thoughts and Prayers. I remember you always talking so highly of Lee and am sure he will be missed greatly by you and many others.
May God be with you in this trying time,
Dave Powell
cindy housh
07/17/2008
I am sorry to hear about your lost. Your father was an great man. You are in my prays.
DMPS Summer School
07/17/2008
To the Gaudineer Family,
We are sorry to learn of Lee's death. We realize this this will be a challenging time as your family mourns his death. We hope that you can take comfort in a life well lived by Lee and that you will find solace in one another and other loved ones.
You are in our thoughts.
Ruth and Dean Schuler
07/17/2008
We will miss Lee.Enjoyed knowing and working with him .Fond memories. To the family we give our sympathy.
Ruth and Dean Schuler,Naples,Florida
Lisa (Downing) Stahl
07/17/2008
Dear Ellen, Kevin, Kimber, Kathi & Daran and families,
I am so sorry to hear about Lee's passing. My thoughts are with you.
Lisa, Jay & Mara Stahl
Wausau, WI
John Torbert
07/17/2008
I was very sorry to learn of Lee's death in the paper. He was a heck of guy and and one hell of an attorney. I learned a lot just by watching how he handled difficult situations.