Matthes, Edwin August, Jr. age 78, of Mpls, passed away peacefully after a heroic 8-year battle with COPD. Survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Victoria (Marino) and seven children: Edwin III (Cheryl), Ralph (Karen), Lawrence (Ann), Daniel (Shelley), Anthony (Laurie), Randy (Maureen), Michelle Swanson (Todd); 18 grandchildren; his mother-in-law, Mary Marino; sisters, Barbara Parker, Julie Matthes; brother, Donald Matthes of Seattle, WA, and many relatives and friends. Papa Ed was a 32-year member of AA and a 22-year Marine, fought in Korea and spent a year in Nagasaki, Japan serving our country. After retiring from Camp Pendleton in 1970, he brought his family back to Vicki's hometown of NE Minneapolis. He bought and ran Marino's Restaurant, which remains in the family today. Visitation beginning 4 PM with prayer service 7 PM Monday at Billman-Hunt Chapel, 2701 Central Ave NE, Mpls. Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM Tuesday at St. Clement Catholic Church, 911 24th Ave NE. Burial at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery, with a celebration of Ed's life following will be held at Fridley American Legion (Marino's) at 7365 Central Ave NE, Fridley. Billman-Hunt Chapel 612-789-3535
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
Vicki & Family;
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Ed. Know that I am thinking of you during this difficult time. I am Marge Fischer's Daughter, and the Grandaughter of the late Genevieve Gawronski.
Deb Pester
February 18, 2008 | Montrose, MN
Dear Tony and family,
You are in the thoughts and prayers of your friends at Creek Valley School.
JoAnn Blatchley
February 12, 2008 | Edina, MN
Dear Vicky and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time and always.
Your Hudson Family
February 11, 2008 | Hudson, WI
Tony Sr. and Jr,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Michelle Evenson (Vescio)
February 11, 2008 | Minneapolis, MN
Dear Vickie and Family,
God be with you and your family at this time of sorrow. May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories as you celebrate a life well lived.
Love and prayers,
Totino's Italian Kitchen
Tom,Joanne and Steve Elwell
Joanne Elwell
February 11, 2008 | Scottsdale, AZ
To Ralph and family, We know how important family is to you and wanted you to know we are thinking of you during this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bob and Dawn Mezzano
February 11, 2008 | Stacy, MN
Dear Vickie and Family,
My sympathy goes out to all of you at this time. May God bless you all. I will remember Ed and your entire family in my prayers.
God Bless, Lu Anderson
Lu Anderson
February 10, 2008 | Mesa, AZ
Dear Eddie, Cheryl and Family,
Sending our sympathy on the death of your Dad and Grampa.
You will be in our hearts and in our prayers during this difficult time.
Most sincerely, Gary & Kay Mayer
Kay Mayer
February 10, 2008 | Columbia Heights, MN
Dear Vicky and Family, I'm so sorry to hear about Ed's passing. My husband and I are in San Diego for the winter so I will not be able to attend the funeral but I will be there in Spirit. My heart goes out to all of you. Rita Andrescik
Rita Andrescik
February 10, 2008 | Eden Prairie, MN
