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HERBERT MATTHIAS Obituary

HERBERT MATTHIAS, 80, passed away Saturday, Aug.11, 2018, at his home in Fort Wayne. Born May 25, 1938, he was the son of the late Howard and Frieda Matthias. Herbert was the owner and operator of Herb Matthias Service, Inc. He is survived by his wife, Karen Matthias of New Haven, Ind.; daughter, Kaylene (Jeffrey) Smith of New Haven, Ind.; son, Heath (Marianne) Matthias of Carmel, Ind.; two granddaughters, Alyson and Sophia; and his basset hound, Gomer. Herbert was also preceded in death by his sisters, Myra Dennis and Elma Tyler. Per Herbert's request there will be no service. Memorials may be made to the Allen County SPCA. To sign online guestbook vilsit www.fairhavenfortwayne.com

Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Aug. 12, 2018.
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Kaylene and Family,
Keeping you in prayer as you celebrate the life of a great dad, father-in-law, husband and memory maker. My deepest sympathies.

Sandra

August 18, 2018

So very sorry to hear that Herb passed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Felisha Anderson

August 14, 2018

So sorry to learn of Herb's passing. May the Lord be with the family at this difficult time.

Steve Matthias

August 12, 2018

Sorry to hear of Herb's passing, I would like to offer my sincere condolences to his family. Jeremiah 29:11 assures us God is thinking thoughts of peace towards us, to give us a future and a hope. In the days to come may you find comfort in that hope.

August 12, 2018

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