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Edward Matthias Obituary
Ed was born on February 27, 1924 in to town of Liberty, Manitowoc County. He was the son of the late William and Marie Clasen Matthias. Ed was a graduate of Valders High School with the class of 1942. He farmed on the home farm on English Lake Road until 1988. Ed also drove school bus for the Valders School District for 25 years. He served as the sexton and secretary at Trinity Lutheran Church cemetery for many years. On September 4, 1948 he married Janet I. Glaeser at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church where he was a life long member also being baptized and confirmed there. Ed also served on the church council, school board, cemetery committee and the Men's Club of Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church. He had also been the leader of the 4-H Webster Workers in the town of Liberty.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years: Janet; five sons and four daughters-in-law: Bruce and Lorna Matthias, town of Liberty; Anthony Matthias, rural Kiel; David and Roxanne Matthias, Stevens point, WI; Mark and Mary Matthias, Manitowoc; Lee and Jeanne Matthias, Manitowoc; one daughter: Ellen Richardson, Manitowoc; three sisters: Lorraine Ewald, Manitowoc; Eline Glaeser, Manitowoc; Bernett Lorfeld, Valders; 11 grandchildren: Stuart (Jane) Matthias, Aaron (Amy) Matthias, Eric (Sarah) Matthias, Joanna (Benjamin) Huegel, Laura Richardson, Kali Jo Matthias, Kaleb Matthias, Ryan (Angie) Matthias, Ryan (Angie) Matthias, Luke (Kristin) Matthias, Sarah Matthias, Megan Matthias; 14 great-grandchildren, one sister-in-law: Gladys Matthias, Madison, WI; two brothers-in-law: Rodney (Barbara) Glaeser, Fond du Lac, WI; John Glaeser, Manitowoc; nieces, nephews along with other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers: Arland (Irene) Matthias and Vilas Matthias; son-in-law: Robert Richardson Jr.; three brothers-in-law: Armin Ewald, Robert Lorfeld and Robert Glaeser.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 9, 2012 at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church, 11303 Wehausen Road, town of Liberty with Rev. Gregory Pope officiating. Burial will take place at Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery following the services. Relatives and friends may call at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church on Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services at 11:00.
The family requests in lieu of flowers memorials would be appreciated to Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church or Manitowoc Lutheran High School.
Online condolences can be sent to www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com.
Ed loved the Green Bay Packers, Manitowoc Lutheran High School Lancers and Valders High School Vikings but most of all he loved his family and his Savior Jesus Christ.
The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11th and St. Clair streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
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February 9, 2012
Dear Aunt Janet and my cousins, You know we would be there but we are in Florida. We send all our love and prayers. Cheryl and Roger Helland
Bob & Sue Kempfert
February 8, 2012
Dear Aunt Janet & entire family,
We are so sorry that we are unable to be there in person to offer our sympathy. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love to all of you!
February 7, 2012
Dear Janet and the Matthias family, Janet, I hope you know how much you and Ed meant to Burt and I. Meeting you in Nashville, TN was one of God's blessings to us. It has been over 20 years and we shared many wonderful times with you. Burt would always be eager to travel and visit you dear folks, even when he was ill. I remember the last visit when we played dominoes. I forgot who won, but we sure had fun. Ed looks very dapper with his mustache.
The world will be less without ED. May your many fond memories help to lessen the grief you have.
Love, Jean and Michele
Nancy Hofschild
February 7, 2012
Janet and family - our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Eddie was a special person and we loved visiting with him. God Bless, Bruce and Nancy Hofschild
Wendy Dietze
February 7, 2012
I am sorry to hear of your loss. He was a good man and was kind to me. I remember after my mother died, he and Janet were the first ones to come to our house. I remember the day she died he came in the house crying, and gave me a hug. We both stood in the hallway of our house just hugging each other and crying. Rest in peace Uncle Eddie, I know you were saved and sharing in the Glory of Christ now. Remember those who are trusting Christ never really say goodbye, just see you later.
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