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Robert Matthiesen Obituary
1940-2026
Salt Lake City, UT-Robert Fritz Matthiesen was born May 23,1940 to Fritz and Adele Matthiesen in Salt Lake City. Bob passed away February 11, 2026 peacefully at home surrounded by family after an 18-year fight with cancer. Bob attended West High School where he was the senior class president and received the Ray Hale award for the Outstanding Basketball Player of the Year (1958).
Bob met Ella, the love of his life, at West High their senior year. He proposed on Valentine's Day 1958. They were married March of 1959, and celebrated 66 years of marriage.
Bob started his career with Bennett's Glass & Paint and left after 20 years to start his own business. He and his partner successfully ran Glass Related Products, where they became well known in the glass industry. They sold the company 10 years later, but he wasn't ready for retirement. Bob and his son-in-law James decided to start a sign company and turned it into a prosperous business. Bob decided to retire in 2013. Bob enjoyed many years of friendships with a group of former business associates. They had an annual golf tournament in Park City for 26 years.
His happiest times were with family and friends creating fond memories. He enjoyed camping, fishing, traveling and playing games. Bob cherished the times spent with Ella, his kids, & all the grandkids.
Bob is survived by his wife and soulmate Ella, daughters Michelle Thorpe (Rick), Margaret LaSalle (James), grandkids Heather Thorpe (Chris), Robert Thorpe (Katy), Sara LaSalle (Aaron), Nick LaSalle (Lhea), great grandkids Ripley, Tyler, Emberly, niece Suzanne McMillan (Greg), nephews Todd Matthiesen & Brett Morris.
Heartfelt thanks go to Dr. Stephen Wood and staff for many years of excellent and compassionate care! A special thanks to the Huntsman Cancer Center, Dr. Gilcrease, Paula Hobson, Jennie Vaklavas and the entire Huntsman staff for all their kindness and support.
To all who knew him, he was a beloved and respected man who impacted the lives of so many by just being his wonderful, generous self.
To honor Bob's memory, please consider a donation to the Huntsman Cancer Institute. https://give.huntsmancancer.org/page/67433/donate/1
"Bob.. Wherever we go, you go with us"
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Mary Beaver
Yesterday
How I wish I had been fortunate enough to know Robert personally. I only know the stories of him and his amazing family from my grateful friendship with his daughter, Maggie. Sending love, admiration and prayers to his family.
Robert Ipson
Yesterday
It has been many years since I have seen Bob but we were school friends at West High school . He was a great guy and was liked by all.
Bless his family and friends . It was great to read about the heritage he has left behind.
Kelli Johnson nelson
Yesterday
Oh my heart is breaking today as my sweet forever friend called me to tell me of my second dad´s passing . Bob you always were a joy in my life and I loved spending so many hours with your beautiful family. You will be missed and loved by me forever!
And I will always be your
Swelly Kelly with lots of jelly!
Thank you for all of our fun memories together! I love you so much
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Terri & Eric
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We were so lucky to have spent the past 37 years enjoying fun times with both Bob & Ella & their wonderful family. From Super Bowl parties to rainy concerts and German dinners, Bob was always an amazing presence at any event. He will be missed.
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