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Matthew C. Metcalf
May 10, 1955 - May 16, 2021
Matthew C. Metcalf, 66, of Lincoln passed away May 16, 2021. Matt was born May 10, 1955 in Denver, CO to Ruth (Lionberger) and Gerald Metcalf and grew up in Omaha. He graduated from Westside High School and received his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Architecture from UNL.
Matt loved being an architect and he loved his work family at Davis Design (formerly Davis Fenton Stange and Darling). He spent his entire career at Davis and he served as president from 1992 to 2018. Some of his favorite projects were the Beadle Center at UNL, Farmers Mutual Insurance Company and various healthcare clinics and hospitals.
Matt married fellow Westside grad Paula Haeder in 1976. While they might have seemed like an unlikely pair, they enjoyed a long marriage and a fabulous life together. Matt dearly loved their girls and he was a faithful supporter at their softball games, piano recitals, choir concerts and dance recitals. He had a unique and colorful personality, filled with charm, love and wit. He formed tight friendships, including those with his many golf buddies. Matt was a longtime member of Sheridan Lutheran Church.
Matt is survived by wife Paula, daughters Meredith Metcalf of Omaha and Allie (Matt) Crummy of Des Moines, four delightful grandkids Milo Metcalf Moya and Charlotte, Ambrose and Lincoln Crummy, and brother Mark Metcalf (Pat Vauck) of Sutton, NE. Preceded in death by his parents and nephew Clay Metcalf.
Celebration of Life Service Monday, May 24, 2021 at 3 pm at Sheridan Lutheran Church, 6955 Old Cheney Road. Reception following at The Resort at Firethorn (88th and Van Dorn, Lincoln). Bud Light toast at 5 pm. Memorials to Sheridan Lutheran Church or the Matt Metcalf Memorial Fund for Healthcare at Lincoln Community Foundation (to support Bryan Hospital, Tabitha Healthcare Services and Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital in Lincoln). Condolences online at Roperandsons.com
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Stephen Granger
May 25, 2021
Matt will be extremely missed. He was always gracious at AIA functions, as well as Davis Design tailgates.
Thanks for all you have done for the Architecture field.
Shawn Linehan
May 24, 2021
Sorry to hear about Matt's passing. I was a Chi Phi several years older. Matt was a good guy. And back then he could hoop.
John Roley
May 19, 2021
Paula and the girls, I had so much fun growing up with Matt! Our mothers never thought we would straighten out and be productive, (we fooled them)! From first grade to Westside to UNL Matt was always that guy! We would play golf in the snow, pop rockets out the second floor window, sneaking out the Mustang and all sorts of of other things that were always on the edge! Matt is that guy always fun and always your friend. I am proud to have been Matt's friend! God Bless all of You!
Julie
May 19, 2021
Paula, Larry and I are so saddened by Matt's passing. Know that in true Sojourner fashion, we will be there with hugs and prayers. May you find peace in your wonderful memories.
bette williams
May 19, 2021
Dearest Paula, So very sorry. Your memories will keep him with you always, even tjough I know that is not much comfort right now. I will keep you in my prayers.
Chi Phi Fraternity
May 19, 2021
The Chi Phi Fraternity extends its condolences to the family of Brother Matt Metcalf.
Fraternally. Eternally.
Tani Stempson
May 19, 2021
Paula.....you have been in my prayers since we heard from Kathleen that your Matt was very ill with cancer. Please know you have, I´m sure, many friends who care....count me as one of them.
Guy Saunders
May 19, 2021
I´m so sorry to learn of Matts passing, he was always a delight to be around. He will be missed by us all. Paula, here´s a hug for you. Guy
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