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Dick Matthisen Obituary

Matthisen, Dick M. 81 years, died in his sleep at his home on Lake Keesus on Sunday, June 17, 2007. He is survived by his wife Nancy, his children Jean (Matthisen) (Colin) Zylka of Waukesha and James (Lisa) Matthisen of Dalles, Oregon, two grandchildren, Erica and Dylan Matthisen, and a sister, Mae Bound of Freemont, CA. Dick was a thirty year employee of Northwestern Mutual. He was active in the Heart Association, National Ski Patrol. Badgerland Water Ski Team and other local lake and hunting organizations. Dick was a supporter of the Ruffed Grouse Society, the German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue of WI, the Waukesha Humane Society and the Center for Victims of Torture in Minneapolis, Minnesota. A Memorial service will take place at Wern Valley Sportsmen Club, S36 W29657 Wern Way (Hwy D), Waukesha, on Friday, June 22, from 5 to 7 PM. The family requests that no flowers be sent. Shimon Funeral Home is assisting the family. SHIMON FUNERAL HOME 824 Union Street, Hartford (262) 673-9500 www.shimonfuneralhome.com

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Jun. 20, 2007.

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John W. Rabby

June 20, 2007

Dear Nancy and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. What
greater wish could any of us have than to go so peacefully.
We know each of you will miss Dick in your own special way, but by your lives, especially by extending
love and kindness to your fellow man, you will pay him the greatest tribute and he will live on in each of you. Our thoughts and
prayers are with you all.
Love and empathy, John and Madge Rabby

Deb Dlobik

June 20, 2007

Dick was one of my first heroes in the hunting world. I, as a new, younger woman, and very green to the game,he was my biggest support.He always had words of wisdom,wanted to sell me another pup even though the numbers were up to 4.He gave me my first lanyard that I will treasure forever!I always got that phone call bright and early monday morning if I had won a trial or placed my setter,Reno, in a Wern Valley tournament of "Congratulations Girl-- you show those men!!!" He will be truly missed by myself and a million others.My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. Sincerely Deb Dlobik

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