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Alvin Matthies Obituary
MATTHIES, 86
Engineering Supervisor
LAKELAND - Alvin "Bud" W. Matthies, 86, died Saturday, September 1, 2007 at LRMC due to heart failure.
Mr. Matthies moved to Lakeland in 1983 from Richmond Heights, Ohio. Bud enjoyed woodworking as a hobby most of his life. He loved to travel, visiting 49 states over the years. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge.
He is survived by his wife, Lois A. Matthies; a son, Douglas Matthies and his wife Nancy of Worthington, Ohio; daughter, Deborah Samsa and her husband Donn of Salem, Virginia; two grandsons, Timothy and Matthew Samsa of Salem, Virginia.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Heart Association.
Burial with military honors will be at the Florida National Cemetery.
Gentry-Morrison Funeral Home-Northside Chapel.
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