Douglas Matthies

Douglas Frederick Matthies (GE Doug) age 65 of Melbourne, FL passed away unexpectedly on
April 10, 2024, at his home.
He was born on June 21, 1958, in El Paso, Texas, to David and Lillian Matthies. Doug was
baptized in El Paso, Texas and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran in Kiel. He attended Kiel Public
Schools and graduated from Kiel High School. He then attended Madison Area Technical
College. Doug worked for GE for 25 years and had been working at Agility Health for the past 8
years as an MRI technician.
Doug's hobbies included golfing, fishing, hunting, playing sheepshead, driving his mustang,
music, concerts, attending Indy 500 and Road America races. He was an avid collector and
passionate sports fan. He especially enjoyed cheering for and supporting Wisconsin teams.
Doug enjoyed traveling for work and meeting new people all around the world. He easily made
friends everywhere he went. His favorite destination was his childhood hometown, Kiel, where
he often visited to spend time with family and friends. He took great joy in spoiling his nieces
and nephews every chance he could. Wherever he was "GE Doug" enjoyed a Jack and Coke.
Doug always supported local businesses by bringing Wisconsin cheese and brats to his friends
in Florida and Florida citrus fruit to family and friends in Wisconsin.
Doug is survived by his father David, his siblings Duane (Darcy) Matthies, Darryll (Debbie)
Matthies, Loni (Thomas) Gerlach, Becky (Dan) Meyer, nieces and nephews Emily Matthies
(Justin Needler), Allison (Josh) Schultz, Courtney Matthies, Derek (Jessica) Matthies, Nicole
(Caleb) Schmitt, Kimberly (Evan) Domine, Rachel (Nicolas) Dickerson, Tommy Gerlach, Ashley
(Logan) Paschke, Brittany (Jayson) Kohlmann, Melissa Meyer (Fiancé Shae Ruelle), Andie
Meyer, great nieces and nephews Cruse Needler, Tyler Schultz, Dawson Matthies, Bentley
Austin, Brinley Domine, Brayden Domine, and Grayson Kohlmann.
Doug is preceded in death by his mother Lillian, grandparents Frederick and Irma Rabe, Harold
and Inge Matthies.
Memorial service and celebration of life are being planned for a later date and will be announced soon.
In Lieu of flowers, a memorial fund will be established in Doug's name.
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