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We light this candle to guide you on your way...Rip kind soul
Chas Strahm Family
October 28, 2016 | Frederic, MI
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Richard Mattis
Birch Run, Michigan
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Richard R. Mattis
Birch Run, MI
Devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend and family hero, passed away October 21, 2016 at Covenant Hospital Saginaw after a courageous battle with mesothelioma. Richard was 87 years old, born on April 4, 1929 in Beaver Township, Michigan, the son of Theodore and Elsie (Mieske) Mattis. Richard was a US Navy Veteran. He served on the USS Charles P Cecil and was a member of the American Legion Post 125. He married Irene Sawatzki on September 10, 1955. Richard enjoyed playing cards with friends and family, trips to Florida, gardening, Coney Island hotdogs, and driving his vintage Ford tractor on the family farm. A man of few words, Richard retired from The Buick in Flint after 34 years in Plant Security.
Richard is survived by his wife Irene; his children, Dale, Ted and Julie (Mike); his grandson, Justin; and his brother, Jerry (Brenda).
Funeral services will take place on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, 8101 Poellet St. Birch Run, MI 48415. Richard’s family will receive visitors at Cederberg Funeral Home of Frankenmuth, 590 N. Franklin St. on Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, donations to Christ Lutheran Church or the American Cancer Society in Richard’s memory would be appreciated.
Please sign our guest book or share an online condolence with the family at www.cederbergfh.com.
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Julie, Mike, I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Don Huber
October 27, 2016 | Beal City
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Sorry for your loss, prayers and Condolences. Kristi and Michael Mieske
October 27, 2016
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Condolences To Irene Mattis, and to their family - Looking back on working with Dick Mattis: who was a nice guy with a wicked (and deadly) sense of humor. And you never saw it coming from such a professional man, who could be so serious. I am sure this will be a great loss to all of his friends and to Ralph Oberholtzer, and Dell, as well. RIP - RIG, our friend. Hal will be in Heaven to greet you, along with many other of your friends. With great respect...McKai (Sharon Lee Kincaid -Wininger,...
Sharon Kincaid-Wininger
October 25, 2016 | Oscoda, MI
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Ted and family,
I am sorry to hear of your loss and send prayers for comfort and peace at this difficult time.
Anne (Bassett) Forgrave
Anne Forgrave
October 24, 2016 | Lansing, MI
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Dale, Ted, Julie, Mrs. Mattis and Family: We are very sorry for your loss. I have very fond memories of Mr. Mattis, his great sense of humor and fun, and know that his was a life well lived. God's peace. John F. and Heather Bierlein
J.F. Bierlein
October 24, 2016 | San Antonio, TX
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Dear family, we are sorry for your loss. Dick was such a hard worker, he had the most beautiful garden. Our neighborhood will miss him. God bless you all at this time. His pain is over.
Ralph and kathie Showerman
October 23, 2016 | Birch Run, MI
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Our Sincere sympathy
Dale and Dorothy Ferchau
October 23, 2016
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Dear Mrs. Mattis, Dale, Ted, and Julie,
So sorry for your loss.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
A special hug to Ted :)
Tim and Cheryl Weirauch
October 23, 2016 | Frankenmuth, MI
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