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Richard Mattie Obituary

Richard F. Mattie Richard F. Mattie joined his other beloved family members in Heaven on July 27, 2018. He entered this world on September 16, 1924 in Racine, Wisconsin to Fred and Lucy (Snider) Mattie. After serving in WWII on a submarine as a torpedo man on Cobia 245 in the South Pacific, he returned home and married Bette Hendrickson and raised six children. Dick worked as a Supervisor of Maintenance for 29 years at the Racine Unified School District retiring in 1986. It was then that he moved to Palmetto, Florida with his current wife, Beverly. Dick had a great love of working with wood; his latest project was building Military Statues which he enjoyed giving to Veterans. Dick is preceded in death by his former wife, Bette, son, Richard Mattie II, step-son, Dan Domke, step-daughter, Tami Young, sister, Marie Czeh, and sister-in -law, Shirley Mattie. He is survived by one brother, Eugene Mattie of Racine and by his children, Geri Larsen, Joe (Linda) Mattie, Konnie (Jeff Clazmer), Michele Mattie, Darcy (Billy Slaastad), daughter-in-law, Jan, step-children, Terri Appel and Duane Domke Jr., as well as, 20 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren and two special grand-daughters, Lensey and Leslie Domke that lived and helped take care of Dick and Bev. Any contributions can be made to Tidewell Hospice in Ellenton or to the Family of God UMC. The Celebration of Life will take place at the Family of God UMC on Saturday, August 4th, 2018 at 2:00PM.

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Published by Bradenton Herald on Aug. 1, 2018.

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Richele On behalf of the Terstegge family

August 9, 2018

To the Mattie family,
I am so very sorry for the loss of such an honorable man. I know how much he was loved, but I also know how much he loved you all. Our family sends our deepest condolences to yours. We love Leslie and are here for anything any of you may need. Many prayers of comfort during this hard time. God speed.

Tanya Hardy

August 8, 2018

My condolences to the entire Mattie family. May you all find peace and comfort by keeping his memory alive. Until we see him again, the Lord has him in good hands. May the Lord bless you all in your time of sorrow. ..

August 6, 2018

On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans (USSVI), I offer our sincere condolences on Richard's passing. You and your loved ones are in our thoughts and prayers. We are forever grateful for Richard's service to our country in the U.S. Submarine Service. To our Brother of the Phin we say, Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. May you rest in peace and may God bless your loved ones who remain. Thank you for your service to our country.

"Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way" 2 Thess 3:16

Richard Frederick Mattie TM2(SS), US Navy, Now on Eternal Patrol.
Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate.

Bill Dixon, National Chaplain United States Submarine Veterans, USSVI.

July 29, 2018

Our church family would like to extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family we pray the Holy Spirit will comfort you during this difficult time Sincerely, Passion Church Florida Pastor Brian and Paula Royer

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