Photo courtesy of Teahen Funeral Home - Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Dec 28, 1943 – Jul 28, 2016
David Francis Matt, 72, of Cedar Rapids, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 28, 2016 at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy following a courageous 2 year battle with pancreatic cancer. Service: 10 a.m. Monday at St. John XXIII Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids, by the Rev. Dustin Vu. Burial: 2:30 p.m. Monday at Glendale Cemetery, Des Moines. A Scripture Service will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, at Teahen Funeral Home where friends may visit with the family from 3 to 7 p.m., and after 9 a.m. on Monday at the church.
David is survived by his wife Sandy; three children Christa (Doug) Gach of Waukee, Stephanie (Travis) Hodapp of Ankeny, and Brad (Kelli) Matt of Windsor Heights; four grandchildren Sydney Hodapp, Morgan Gach, Evan Hodapp and Colin Gach; five sisters Kathleen (Marv) Lahti, Judy (Cletus) White, Mary (Daryl) Helgerson, Phyllis (Bob) Ottaway, and Linda (Mike) Plaht; three brothers Delbert (Eileen) Matt, James (Debbie) Matt, and Ricky Matt; three sisters-in-law Peggy (Jerry) Becker, Jeanne McGrath, and Gerri (Tim) Allison; two brothers-in-law Harold (Kristi) Hageman, and Bill (Jennie) Hageman and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents Harold and Odelia Matt; mother and father-in-law Lillian and Adrian Hageman; and brother-in-law Dick Johnson.
David was born on December 28, 1943 in Postville, the son of Harold and Odelia Stroschein Matt. He attended Loras College. He married Sandra Hageman on August 29, 1970 at Our Lady of Seven Dolors, in Festina. He served in the Vietnam War from 1965 to 1967. David worked at Farmstead Foods for 23 years, then as a Systems Operator for 21 years at General Mills retiring in 2012.
David lived his life surrounded by his family and friends and enjoyed being with his grandkids. He was a handyman, who also took pleasure in gardening, golfing, playing cards and going to casinos.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, St. John XXIII Catholic Church or Hospice of Mercy.
Read MoreI still think about Dave from time to time and they are all great memories in a difficult time. I hope all his family is doing well. Liked stories about his dad's turkey farm. I will always remember Dave.
Larry Armenini
July 23, 2023 | Pittsburgh, PA | Military
Still think about Dave at times and how we shared a few laughs in a very difficult time in Vietnam. I wish I could have connected with him after we discharged. I hope his family is doing well.
Larry Armenini
July 23, 2019 | Canonsburg, PA | Military
I am so sorry to hear of David's death.Although I last saw Dave an April morning in 1967 when I left Viet Nam several days before he did. We were at Ft. Rucker together and decided to volunteer to go to VN and shared many experiences. I especially liked his mid-western sense of humor. I am truly sorry I never made an effort to get together all these years. It sounded like he has a wonderful family and alot of good years.
My name is Larry Armenini and live in the Pittsburgh, Pa....
September 06, 2016
Sorry to hear of Dave's passing. Always had a great time at the "Berg" with Dave and Delbert
Steven Rose
August 21, 2016 | Peoria, AZ
Sandy and Family,
So sorry for your loss, Dave will be missed. We were out of town and unable to make the service, I have made a donation to Mercy Hospice in Dave's name.
Mark and Kris Walter
August 02, 2016
So very sorry for the immense loss in your entire family! Prayers and sympathy to ALL.
Sue Kuennen Massman
August 01, 2016 | Clermont, IA
We were saddened to hear about Dave's death. Many good memories of the Matts -- our neighbors and friends for many years back in northeast Iowa. We keep you all in our thoughts and prayers during this time and in the days ahead.
Michael & Janice Koenig
July 31, 2016
Sandy, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My heart goes out to you during this very difficult time for you and your family. My thoughts and prayers go out to you! Nancy Halfpap
July 30, 2016
May God rest his soul in peace.
Dan Frommelt
July 30, 2016 | Des Moines, IA