Matthew W. Distelrath

I knew Matt for half his life. He would wake every morning ready to tackle the day. I will miss my brother "Spank" for the rest of my days. I send my love to his children Ty, Madison and Marissa, I send my deepest empathy to Amanda.

I want to thank everyone who has expressed their thoughts & feelings in this guest book. It helps so much to know we have people out there that care so much and that thought so highly of Matt. I cannot believe it has been almost a month since he left us. It is not the same without him. He is and will always be greatly missed. I especially miss his smiling face, his unforgettable laugh, and all the little annoying things he'd do to make me laugh or crack a smile, despite how hard I tried to...

Dearest Matt- I will always remember your smiling face, your wonderful laugh and your ability to make people feel loved and special. Your life was cut short but the time that we were able to spend with you was precious and will always be cherished. People sometimes forgot what life is truly about and that is our ability to love one another and to cherish each other. Matt you never forgot about what was important and you always put others first. You made a lasting impression and will always be...

Amanda and girls, I am very sorry about your loss. What I loved about Matt is when we had their birthday party and he made us hamburgers. He was like a big uncle to me. I pray every night and day for our family. He was a wounderful dad to the girls. Amanda god bless you and the girls. ~LOVE YOU AND THE GIRLS ALWAYS~. I hope u came down here so we can see you and the girls.

~love always~

DEAR AMANDA AND GIRLS: WHAT A JOY IT WAS TO KNOW MATT. HE WAS SUCH A LOVING AND CARING PERSON. REMEMBER HE WAS SENT TO YOU BY GOD . MATT ALWAYS HAD A SMILE, ENJOYED LIFE SO MUCH. HE WILL BE WATCHING OVER YOU. GOD WILL GIVE YOU THE STRENGTH TO CARRY ON SO THAT YOU CAN JOIN HIM AND MATT AGAIN SOMEDAY. LOVE YOU ALL AND THINKING AND PRAYING FOR YOU EVERYDAY. AUNT TANYA

Dear Amanda and girls,
I just wanted to tell you I love all of you so much and and i'm very SORRY about the lose of Matt!!! Even though we didn't get to see each other as much as family's should you all still manage to fill a part in my heart!!! You all made me laugh and you are good people!!!! We were all blessed to have Matt in our lives!!! But I just didn't get a chance to let you know how I feel about all of you even though you probably already knew. You all are easy people to love...

Dear Amanda, Marissa, and Maddie
I'm so sorry for the lost of Matt. He was a great cousin in law and I will ALWAYS remember the great memeories that we all shared with each ohter and all the gatherings we had with one another and how he always made you laugh no matter what mood you were in. I liked how he always helped everyone and was always there for everybody no matter what. I will miss him so much but one day we will meet again and can catch up on old times together. But till that...

Amanda and girls, we are very sorry about your loss! Matt was an angel put here for a reason, all the times we seen him he always carried a large smile. He was very bright spirited person, and I'm greatful for the time you all had with him. He was a "KID" at heart, I enjoyed that he was always so involved with all of the kids. God will guide you thru this trying time, keep the faith. WE LOVE YOU ALL!!!

Amanda and family, I am sorry for your loss, Matt was a special person to me for the fact that he was open to everyone and took me under his wing. I am going to miss you Matt, and will look forward to the day that we meet again.