Dr. Vernon Charles Matzen

All of us (Dr. Matzen's students) are better engineers because he taught us. We are better people for having known him. He truly cared about his students! I knew him in the late 80's - early 90's. Favorite memories: - His blue VW van - All Things Considered (he often mentioned this PBS radio show) - His Mac computer - The summer spent at Wright Patterson AFB Deepest sympathies to the Matzen family!

I am one of Dr. Matzen's students and I am honored to have had him as my advisor for my Ph.D. at NC State. He was always helpful and passionate about teaching. We love you always.

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Vernon´s longtime devotion to the Interfaith Community and to the Interfaith Build will continue inspiring builders for generations! Deepest condolences. Rabbi Lucy Dinner

Connie, I'm so sorry to hear about Vern's passing. A mutual friend just called me to let me know. I'm so glad Vern & Howard got to meet up one last time in the fall of 2016. My sincere condolences! Geri Jamison

I am one of Dr. Matzen's many students and I am honored to have had him for several graduate classes at NC State back in the 80's. He was always helpful, encouraging, and passionate about learning. I am very fortunate to have had the honor to be in his company. Please accept my sincerest regret for the deep loss his family is experiencing.

A life well-lived Vernon!

Connie and Family, I am so sorry to hear of Vernon's passing. He was always a gentleman and a gentle soul when he would come to the office of Dr. Moser's. My heart goes out to you all, I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

I lived not too far down Browns Valley Rd from Vernon´s home in Napa, California and were good friends. I enjoyed our days in the family swimming pool; Vernon was a strong swimmer! I learned archery with Vernon and his father. Our last time together was a Napa High class reunion probably in 2019 or 2020. He will be missed! Vernon and his family will be in our thoughts and prayers.