Thomas D. Mattern

Thomas D. Mattern passed away at 11:00 AM on April 21, 2021 at his home in Syracuse Indiana. He was born April 4, 1949 at Elkhart General Hospital to Richard “Jake” and Ellen Jean “Hennie” (Pippen) Mattern, who both preceded him in death in 2016 and 2007 respectively. He was a 1967 graduate of Nappanee High School and in 1971 received his undergraduate degree from Ball State University. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity.

Tom’s 47 year career in marketing began at Coral Glass in Bremen, Indiana in 1971. He married his wife Becky in 1972 at the Monroeville United Methodist Church. Together, they relocated to Fort Wayne, Indiana and Tom started his career at Bonsib Advertising Agency as an Account Executive. Through the years, he was promoted through the ranks until he finally served as President and COO. After leaving Bonsib, Tom opened Marketshare +. The agency offered advertising and marketing services for 26 years not only to the Fort Wayne area, but across the nation as well.

Tom was active in the Fort Wayne Advertising Club, Ducks Unlimited, Ball State University Marketing Alumni Advisory Board, and the Wawasee Sailing Club. He enjoyed cars, whether he was working on, driving, or vintage racing them. Tom avidly followed Formula 1 racing for years. The best day was a great lake day spent with friends and family boating, cooking, and laughing. Tom and Becky wintered in Naples, Florida and he was a member of Bear’s Paw Country Club.

Tom is survived by his wife Becky (Frederick), and they were able to celebrate their 49th wedding anniversary on April 15, 2021. He will be greatly missed by his brother Bill (Cheryl) Mattern, his sister Lisa (Warren) Maccaroni, nephews, nieces, great-nephews, and great-nieces. A private celebration of Tom’s life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, we invite you to make a donation in Tom’s name to the Ball State University Marketing Department.

Online: https://connect.bsu.edu/miller-give and select Marketing Department from the drop down menu, and write “In Memory of Tom Mattern” in comments about the gift. Checks can be made to the Ball State University Foundation, at 2800 W. Bethel Ave., Muncie IN 47304. In the memo line please include, “Marketing Department - In Memory of Tom Mattern.”