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Logan Matzeder Obituary
April 4, 2004 - June 23, 2021
Wichita, Kansas - Logan Philip Matzeder, 17, died June 23, 2021, at the Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, MO.
He was born April 4, 2004 to Susan and Leo Matzeder in Wichita.
Logan was a student at Wichita East High School.
Logan loved spending time with his family, friends and his pets. He was an avid sports enthusiast and kept himself active playing a number of different sports. He played soccer with the Rush, basketball with the Legends as well as numerous YMCA sporting teams. He loved driving his friends around in his car. He was a self-motivated young man, teaching himself to do back flips and play songs on the piano.
Logan is survived by his parents, Susan and Leo Matzeder, Jr.; his brothers, Leo III and Lane; his sister, Lexie; grandfather, Earl D. Goetz; uncles, Troy (Cathy) Goetz, Jeff (Suzi) Goetz, Lee (Tina) Matzeder; aunts, Carmen Goetz, Claudia Farley, Sherry Thomas; and cousins, Emma Goetz, Jaycelyn Goetz, Zachary Goetz, Sally Goetz, Caleb Goetz, Michael Goetz, Stephanie (Andrew) Huddleston, Karlee Matzeder, Mikenna Matzeder, Jason Thomas, and Crystal Farley.
Logan is preceded in death by his grandmothers, Carol Ann Goetz, Verna Louise Matzeder; and grandfather, Leo Paul Matzeder.
Visitation will be from 5:00 – 7:00 pm, Thursday, July 1, 2021, at Downing & Lahey East Mortuary.
Rosary will be at 10:00 am, Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 am, July 2, 2021, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Ascension Cemetery.
Memorials and donations may be made in Logan's name to the Ronald McDonald House Charities, 551 N. Hillside, Ste. 100, Wichita, KS 67214; American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.
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Memories and Condolences
for Logan Matzeder
Pat & Paul Dilliard
July 2, 2021
Our hearts & prayers go out to your family for the loss of Logan,your sweet son!! May God give you comfort & strength to get through this trying time & days to come!!
Great Aunt, Sister Janet Goetz
July 1, 2021
I am sorry for your loss; You are tucked in my prayers. I remember the birthdate 04-04-04 of Logan and I always will. May he rest in peace with the family who are with him....possibly playing cards!
Mona McCoy
July 1, 2021
My heart goes out to your family. My 17 yr old Grandson was at Children's Mercy in KC two years ago. I don't know you or Logan, but I do know that his life mattered. Even to a stranger. Prayers of comfort for the days ahead.
Jamie Potter
July 1, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss and my prayers go out to you and your family.
Joyce Quick
July 1, 2021
Susan, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember when Logan was born. May the memories you shared bring you peace and comfort.
Joyce
Harold Mortimer
July 1, 2021
Leo, Susan & family, I am truly sorry about the loss of your loved one. There are no words to express what you are going through. (Mort) from Derby
Jayden Hall family
June 30, 2021
We are all so sorry for the untimely loss of Logan. The entire family is in our thoughts and we wish you comfort during this difficult time and going forward. We will all miss him greatly.
Mark Mason
June 30, 2021
Leo and Susan I am so sorry to hear about your son. Rest in peace Logan.
Cathy Yeager
June 29, 2021
Susan, I am so sorry for your loss.
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Memorial Events
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Jul
1
Visitation
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Downing & Lahey Mortuaries & Crematory - East Wichita6555 E. Central, Wichita, KS 67206-1924
Jul
1
Interment
Ascension Cemetery
KS
Jul
2
Rosary
10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
KS
Jul
2
Funeral Mass
10:30 a.m.
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
KS
Funeral services provided by:
Downing & Lahey Mortuaries & Crematory - East Wichita6555 E. Central, Wichita, KS 67206-1924
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