Tamara Mau, age 59 of Odebolt, IA, passed away at her home on Monday, December 18, 2023. Tamara Beth Udelman was born on February 6, 1964, and adopted by her loving parents Harold and Donna Lou Udelman in Cincinnati, OH. Tamara grew up and attended school in Scottsdale, AZ.
   On July 10, 2003, Tamara married the love of her life, Patrick Mau, in Arizona. Together, they were blessed with five incredible sons: Scott, Justin, Eric, Evan, and Dylan. They raised their family in Odebolt where Tamara worked for many years as a Certified Nurse Aid at Odebolt Specialty Care.

   Tamara enjoyed spending time outside with her children as they were growing up, and still at home. She also enjoyed reading a good book in her free time. Tamara loved her grandchildren and all of her family dearly. She was quite proud of each and every one of them. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

   Survivors include her devoted husband, Patrick Mau of Odebolt, IA; children: Scott (Donna) Mau of Peoria, AZ, Justin (Tistany) Mau of Odebolt, IA, Eric (Nicole) Mau of Holstein, IA, Evan (Kayla) Mau of Arthur, IA, and Dylan Mau of Odebolt, IA; grandchildren: Aurora, Hayley, Wyatt, Rhiana, Briella, Leland, Malachi, Ryder, Zendaya, Arabella, Piper, Zoey, Lilly, Mason, Ian, Ryker, Michael, Olivia, Charlotte, Sophia, and Kysen; brother Randy Udelman of AZ; sister Lisa Lerner of AZ; father-in -law Eugene Mau of Odebolt, IA; many nieces, nephews, other extended family members and friends.

   Tamara was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Donna Lou Udelman; and mother-in-law Della Mau.