He was a custom motorcycle builder.
Survivors include his wife, Lesa Arbaney Chesnut; his mother, Marcia Chesnut of Grand Junction; his father and stepmother, Ron and Lisbeth Perau of Rifle; one son, Kane Wolfgang of Grand Junction; two brothers, Michael Perau of Aspen, and Adam Perau of Denver; and one sister, Nicole Lunt of San Diego.
Memorial contributions to the Fruita Fire Department, 168 N. Mesa St., Fruita 81521.