Edward Hodge Matthei

Edward Hodge Matthei, FAIA, born in Chicago on December 21, 1927. BS in Architecture from U of I in 1951. Certified by NCARB. Director of health facilities planning and construction Childs & Smith (architects and engrs.), 1951-1960; Senior VP Health Facilities Planning Perkins & Will, 1960-1974; founding partner firm Matthei & Colin Architect and Engineers, 1974-1996. He planned and designed hospitals and related health and treatment facilities in 13 states. He wrote many technical articles and spoke at many educational, professional and technical meetings around the world. He served on many professional and advisory committees and was most proud of serving on the boards of directors of the National Easter Seals Society and Saint Scholastica Academy. He received the Leon Chatelain Award for Barrier-free Environments (National Easter Seals Society) in 1979, the Distinguished Service Award from the AIA in 1990 and 1999, the Meritorious Service Award from The American National Standards Institute in 1987 and the Speedy Award from Paralyzed Veterans of America in 1993. In 2011 he and his wife, Mary, received the Spirit of Benedict Award from the Benedictine Sisters. He served in the US Army during WWII from 1946-47 and was stationed in the Philippines. Surviving are his wife, Mary of 60 years; children, Edward Jr.(Linda), Suzanne Wojtalewicz (Frank), Christie Fattore (Ray), Laura Paquette (James) and John (Erika); and 10 grandchildren. His love of nature, generosity and caring spirit will continue to live on through the many lives he touched. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m., July 23, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 724 Elder Lane, Deerfield, IL (www.holycrossparish.net) with visitation at 10 a.m., at the church. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Saint Scholastica Academy or the Benedictine Sisters, 7430 N. Ridge Blvd., Chicago, IL 60645.