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BORN
1932
DIED
2025
Ralph Matteson Obituary
He is survived by 7 children: Randy and Lucinda Matteson of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Renald and Alisa Matteson of Sand Springs, Roger Matteson of Henderson, Nevada, Karen Matteson of Longview, Teresa Matteson of Hallsville, Tammy Adams of Longview, and Ralph "Kent" Matteson Sand Springs. 7 Grandchildren and 10 Great Grandchildren. Ralph was a Teacher for 30 years primarily at Big Spring High, he was a reserve deputy sheriff for Howard County, and National guard for 30 years. He moved to to Texas from Iowa and had a lot of pride for Big Spring.
Ralph and Elaine will have a combined memorial on October 18th 2025 at the Coahoma cemetery at 1:00 PM.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Dawn Ditto
October 28, 2025
Mr. Mattson was one of my favorite teachers. I loved his typing class and what I learned there has served me well. Thank you, Mr. Matteson. You were a gem.
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