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Matthew Indest Obituary

Indest Matthew J. "Matt" Indest, passed in the second hour of 2015 in Columbus, Ohio, after a long struggle with cancer. Matt was born in New Orleans on July 31, 1954, the son of Stanley and Barbara Indest, both deceased, and is survived by his wife, Gail Indest; and his brothers, Mike, Jim, Joe and Will Indest; and many friends and extended family. Matt travelled the world with the U.S. Navy, and served as a Merchant Marine, as well as a U.S. Postal worker. And boy, he loved to fish!

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jan. 2 to Jan. 4, 2015.

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Miriam Strait

January 5, 2015

I met you through my brother, George. You were a good friend. Condolences to the family.

Wendi Kramer Quick

January 5, 2015

To the Indest Family, I knew Matt from Paradise Manor, he and all of his brothers. Our parents were friends as well. My prayers are with you all.
Wendi Kramer Quick

RIP "Fair winds and Following seas"

Herb USMC

January 4, 2015

Herb USMC

January 4, 2015

Herb USMC

January 4, 2015

Herb Guyer-Sharfenaker USMC

January 4, 2015

God Bless/RIP,to ALL who served.Thank YOU for your service in The United States Army,Matt...... And Semper Fi.

F

January 4, 2015

We miss your presence so much already. I will treasure our phone conversations and carry them in my heart always. I keep thinking you got the BEST greeting when you arrived. I hope your fishing already and catch the biggest fish ever. I Love you. See you on the other side...<3

January 3, 2015

Love You Brother Matt, my memories of our experiences are special.
Jim I

January 3, 2015

HE Will Raise Him Up On Eagle's Wings,

Bear Him On The Breath Of Dawn,

Make Him To Shine Like The Sun,

And Hold Him In The Palm Of HIS Hand.

An Old Friend.

Matt Austin

January 3, 2015

I held your hand as u took ur last breath and God gave you the strength to talk to me in the last five minutes of your life.
You will be missed!

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