Photo courtesy of Ritchay Funeral Home - Wisconsin Rapids
1948 - 2017 (Age 69)
Kathy, I'm truly sorry to hear of your loss. He is without a doubt, one of the most outstanding people,that I never had the chance to shake hands with.
joe
January 24, 2018
Kathy -- Jack was in my wedding party in 1972. He was a fine man and I respected him very much, so sorry for the loss in your life.
Den krasavage
January 15, 2018 | Phoenix, AZ | Friend
So sorry to hear. He was such a kind person. My condolences and prayers go out to the family.
Diana Bacon
October 16, 2017 | Springfield, MO
So sorry to hear about Jack. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We have such good memories. Love to you. Esther & Wayne Merrell
Esther & Wayne Merrell
October 02, 2017 | Beaufort, NB
Kathy, just heard about Jack. What a shock. So sorry to hear. I remember all of our coffee breaks at Sentry and the interesting conversations we had. Since we were both from Rapids, we always had mutual interests. He was a great man. RIP Jack. Take care Kathy. You are in our prayers.
Tom Habel
September 26, 2017 | Plover, WI
Kathy, so sorry to hear about Jack. Our
thoughts & prayers are with you!
Jim & Wanda Krueger
September 20, 2017 | Wisconsin Rapids
Our prayers and condolences go out to you, Kathy and to all of Jack's extended family and friends. We looked forward to seeing him every year at the family reunion and missed him this year. Stay strong.
Mike & Virginia Matanic
Mike matanic
September 19, 2017 | Maple Plain, MN
Kathy, I'm just seeing the obituary today. I am so sorry for your loss and hope your wonderful memories will bring you solace during the hard days to come.
Linda Covey
September 18, 2017
Kathy, so sorry to hear of Jack's passing. I would see him at Sentry occasionally. He was always so friendly and often spoke of you.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gabi (Mehlbrech) McConnell
(I was married to Dale.)
Gabriele McConnell
September 17, 2017 | Stevens Point, WI
Jack L. Matonich, age 69, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away September 12, 2017 after a short unexpected illness. He was born February 5, 1948 in Loyal Wisconsin to John and Eleanor (Lindekugel) Matonich.
He graduated from Lincoln High school in 1966. After high school he enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving for four years during the Vietnam War.
He married his wife Kathy (Eckhart) of 46 years on May 15, 1971.
In 1970 he went to work for Sentry Insurance as an Information Systems Technician, retiring in 2006. After his retirement he worked for Rapids Ford as a driver, the fun job he really enjoyed. And the last several years he was a faithful caregiver to his wife Kathy.
Jack lived life to the fullest. He and his wife Kathy traveled all over the United States including Alaska and Hawaii. He was always ready to take a thrill ride, flying over the Grand Canyon, the Dry Tortugas, the Smokey Mountains or taking a ride in a B52 Bomber. He loved fast planes, fast boats, fast cars and fast motorcycles, all of which he had but the planes. He loved a good party, good conversation, a good martini and Cheetos!!
Jack is survived by his wife, Kathy, sister-in-law Ginny (Jim) Steen, of Wisconsin Rapids, brother-in-law Jeff (Dawn) Eckhart, of Tierra Verde, FL, sister-in-law, Jeanne Stroh, of Kansas City, MO. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and his best pal Zoey. Jack had many friends and appreciated all of them. He was a good friend and will be missed by his family, friends and co-workers, but like Jack always said “It is what it is”.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his in-laws, Edward and Gen Eckhart, sister Pamela Heeg, brother-in-law Bob Heeg and brother-in-law Stanley Stroh.
There will be no service per Jack’s request and any donations may be designated to your local Humane Society or the South Wood County Humane Society.
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