Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1971
DIED
2020
FUNERAL HOME
Matthew Dobler Obituary
Geyser - Matthew Harold Dobler, 49, of Geyser, passed unexpectedly on Friday, September 4, 2020. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 19th at 2:00 PM at the Geyser Community Hall. For those unable to attend the service, a recording of the service will be available at www.croxfordfuneralhome.com on his obituary page as soon as possible.
Born to Howard and Ruth (McKinney) Dobler in Antioch, CA on February 25, 1971, Matt attended local schools, graduating from Antioch High School in 1989. He joined the United States Air Force on December 13, 1989, serving proudly during the destruction of the Berlin Wall, Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Iraqi Freedom, the war in Afghanistan, and spent his final overseas assignment in Korea. During his time in the military he earned a bachelor's degree and the rank of Master Sergeant before his retirement in July 2013.
Matt's Air Force career allowed him to live in a number of places, including Great Falls from 1998-1999, where he met Kristi Anderson and married her on May 23, 1998 in Stanford, MT, to Guam from 1999-2000, back to Great Falls from 2000-2004, to Lakenheath, England from 2004-2008 and returning to Great Falls in 2008 until his retirement. Once retired, Matt went on to work for the U.S. Postal Service, was co-owner/operator of JAM Fireworks, and worked at the South Peak Angus Ranch.
Helping others was always a part of who Matt was, including serving as a Pack Leader for the Boy Scouts of America, working with the Girl Scouts, Camp Make a Dream, and supporting veteran's interest and their families. The Angels in Camo program, which helps veterans in need during the holiday, was very near and dear to his heart as well. He liked hanging out with friends, playing Dungeons and Dragons, watching news, talking politics, and writing stories. Above all else, what he loved more than anything was spending time with his loving family.
Survivors include his beloved wife, Kristi of Geyser; son, Gabriel of Geyser; daughter, Samantha of Geyser; parents, Howard and Ruth Dobler of Oakley, CA; sister, Deanna Dobler-Wilkes of Oakley, CA; his Aunt Carleen Jackson and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by grandparents, Lorena and Gerald McKinney and Harold and Evelyn Dobler.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Matt's name to the Great Falls Angels in Camo, c/o Connie Waters, 2017 13th St. SW, Great Falls, MT.
Condolences may be shared with the family at www.croxfordfuneralhome.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Matthew Dobler
Sponsored by Croxford Funeral Home and Crematory.
JAN HOKERSON
September 5, 2024
So sad a day. What a nice way to keep him in our minds and thoughts. So young to be taken. I hear his children and wife are doing really well. I learned today Warren and Matthew died on the same date September 4. God bless both of them in Heaven
Samantha Dobler
April 27, 2022
I remember when me and dad would do tickle fights on the bed and then I would jump on him and we would both laugh.. I miss those good times.
Cameron woolcott
September 17, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Rest in peace old friend.
Katherine Nordstrom
September 16, 2020
I AM ADAM MESSER'S MOM. MATTHEW USE TO RIDE WITH ME TO PICK ADAM UP IN MODESTO. I REMEMBER MATTHEW EXPLAINING ALL ABOUT THEIR DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS GAME. BECAUSE OF THAT I LEARNED TO UNDERSTAND WHAT A GOOD KID MATTHEW WAS. ADAM AND ALL OF THEIR FRIENDS EITHER WENT TO THE DOBLERS OR MY HOUSE TO PLAY. I LOVE MATTHEW AS ONE OF MY OWN CHILDREN. I HAD THE PLEASURE OF GOING TO MATTHEW AND KRISTI'S WEDDING. RECENTLY OH SO RECENTLY MATTHEW BROUGHT HIS FAMILY TO CALIFORNIA. I MET HIS CHILDREN. WHEN THEY LEFT MATTHEW GAVE ME A HUG AND A KISS. I AM SO GRATEFUL THAT HE DID THAT BECAUSE NOW MATTHEW WILL NEVER GIVE ME ANOTHER HUG OR KISS. I AM SO DEEPLY SADDENED THAT MY SONS BEST FRIEND/BROTHER HAS PASSED. MATTHEW YOU ARE MISSED SO MUCH ALREADY. YOU ARE NOW AND ALWAYS WILL BE LOVED. MAY GOD BLESS YOUR MEMORY AND YOUR PRECIOUS FAMILY.
Jeremy Allen
September 16, 2020
Until we meet in the afterlife. I will miss you with all that I am. I love you man.
J.E. Higginbotham
September 13, 2020
Dobie,
You raised me up when I was feeling down. You saw the best in me, even when I could only see the worst of me. You believed in me, even when I could not believe in myself.
When we first met each other as bunkmates in that old Air Force dormitory room, I had no idea that we would become steadfast friends for life, but destiny had brought us together, that we would forge a friendship betwixt us fit to withstand the trials of time. Yet though I had hoped for a far longer lifetime together, bereft was I to learn that destiny again had other plans.
But take heart, for as you carried me in my times of weakness and self-doubt, I shall carry you and your memory for all my days.
Higg
Lori Nielsen
September 12, 2020
I will miss you Matt. My prayers and condolences to the family.
Lori Nielsen
Warren & Jan Hokerson
September 12, 2020
Matthew will be missed by his family and friends. He had a great sense of family and they always came first in his life. We won’t forget you Matt. You will be missed by all who knew you.❤
Showing 1 - 10 of 10 results
Make a Donation
in Matthew Dobler's name
Memorial Events
for Matthew Dobler
Funeral services provided by:
Croxford Funeral Home and Crematory1307 Central Avenue, Great Falls, MT 59401
How to support Matthew's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Matthew Dobler's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
