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1930
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2015
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Walter Mattner Obituary
Walter Adolph Mattner was born on December 15, 1930 in Tigerton to the late Adolph and Emily (Martin) Mattner. He was raised and attended school in Tigerton. Walter entered the U.S. Army and served in the Korean War from 1951-1953. After the military he started working at American Motors Corporation (AMC – now known as Chrysler) in Kenosha. After being employed with AMC for 30 years as an inspector he retired in 1980 and returned home to Tigerton. Walter was united in marriage on February 25, 1981 to Sandra D. Wendt in Las Vegas, NV. He was quite the handyman and the couple extensively remodeled their Tigerton home and even cleared a landing strip for his airplane. Walter could fix almost anything and was always "tinkering" around with something. He enjoyed flying his Cessna and he liked to attend EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh every year possible. He also loved keeping his airstrip mowed and spending time with family and friends.
Survivors include his dear wife, Sandy, one brother, Ernest Mattner of Green Valley, AZ, and one sister, Hattie Strange of Kenosha. There are three sisters-in-law, Lucille Mattner of Kenosha, Donna (George) Stephenson of Nevada, and Luella (Bud) Parker of Tigerton. There are two brothers-in-law, Allen Wendt of Kodak, TN, and Delbert (Sandy) Wendt of Kenosha. Walter is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by five brothers, August, Oswalt, Albert, Theodore, and Herbert; two sisters-in-law, Dawn Mattner and Mary Ann Wendt; and two brothers-in-law, Dale Strange and Wallace Wendt.
Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, June 20th at 12:00 Noon at Peace Lutheran Church, Split Rock. Rev. Craig Nehring will officiate and burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Military Honors will be provided by members of the American Legion Post #239 of Tigerton. Friends may call on Saturday from 10:00 AM until time of service at the church. The Beil-Didier Funeral Home, Tigerton, is assisting the family.
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Me n Uncle Walter
Lynda (Mattner) Day
June 20, 2015
You will be missed Uncle Walter. So sorry I can't be there in body, but I am there in spirit. Love, Lynda
Sandy Lewis
June 19, 2015
Dear Sandy, many years have gone by....But I will always remember you and Wally giving me a kind word as neighbors! My sympathy, Sandy(Kielblock)Lewis
Jenny Sizemore
June 18, 2015
It's so sad that you have passed on you will be missed by many
Barbara Ancona
June 18, 2015
Our dear Uncle Walter, I'm thankful to have many great memories growing up with you in our home. You were always, very kind and carrying towards us kids. You always had open arms for me with wonderful hugs, plus a cheek pinch. May God Bless you, With love your Niece Barbie
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Sue and Leon Edmark
June 18, 2015
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Diane Strange Willis
June 18, 2015
Uncle Walter, My Mom's baby brother. We have had so many great times together. I will was cherish each and everyone. I will always love you.
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