James Milton Mattwig Sr.

James Milton Mattwig Sr. obituary, Madison, OH

James Milton Mattwig Sr.

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James Mattwig Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Behm Family Funeral Homes - Madison on Nov. 11, 2025.

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James Milton Mattwig, Sr., age 80 of Northfield, formerly of Geneva, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025 at Jennings Assisted Living in Brecksville. Born February 23, 1945 in Cleveland he was the son of James J. Mattwig and Clara (Belle) Mattwig. He married Carolyn (Herborn) on July 26, 1996.
James worked for over 21 years at The Illuminating Company. He then worked security at Avery Dennison. He enjoyed NASCAR.
He is survived by his son, James (Julie) Mattwig; daughter, Lynda (Frank) Klaus; 11 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Donna Jenkins Thomas
Family and friends will be received from 10:00 to 11:00am on Monday, November 17, 2025 at the Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River Street in Madison. A Funeral Service will immediately follow at 11:00am. Burial will take place at Greenlawn Memory Gardens in North Kingsville.

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Upcoming Events

Nov

17

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Behm Family Funeral Homes - Madison

26 River, Street, OH 44057

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Nov

17

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Behm Family Funeral Homes - Madison

26 River, Street, OH 44057

Send Flowers

Only 5 days left for delivery to next service.