Matthew E. Anderson, age 49 of Forest City, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024 at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in
Mason City, Iowa.
A visitation for Matt will be held on Thursday, February 8, 2024, from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM at the First Baptist Church, 18508 E. Hwy 9 in Forest City
The funeral service will follow visitation, beginning at 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church with Pastor Jonathan Walberg officiating.
After the service, Matt will be cremated, with inurnment at a later date.
Memorials may be directed to his family c/o Schott Funeral Home, 505 N. Clark St.,
Forest City, IA 50436.
In honor of Matt, please come as you are. Formal attire is highly discouraged.
Matthew Elger Anderson was born on September 13, 1974 in Minnesota to parents Nancy (Davis) and Lauren Elger Anderson. He graduated from high school in
Pine City, MN, and went on to obtain his Bachelor's degree in engineering from Mankato State University in
Mankato, MN.
As an engineer, Matt's skills knew no limitations. He found himself moving around, working for a few different companies (even living in Canada), and eventually made his way to
Sheldon, Iowa, where he worked and was involved with a local Bible study group. It was in Bible study he met Crystal Willemstyn from Menno, SD, and the two were married in May of 2010. They were greatly blessed with two beautiful daughters: Grace (11) and Myra (9). They made their home in Sheldon, later moving to Nebraska, and finally deciding Forest City would become "Home", moving here the spring of 2023. Matt currently worked as an engineer at IMT in
Garner, Iowa.
Hobbies include smoking meat, motorcycles, shooting guns, building/woodworking, and occasionally welding. Matt built his girls' bunkbeds in their house. He also enjoyed keeping up to date on current events, and ran for public office while living in Nebraska, hoping to make a change for the better.
Most importantly, Matt was a devoted husband and father who loved God, and was excited to learn and grow his faith.
He will be missed by his wife Crystal; two daughters Grace (11) and Myra (9); his father Lauren Anderson of
Alexandria, MN; a sister Sarah (Ken) Krantz of
Alexandria, MN; brother Dan (Kristin) Anderson of
Eagan, MN; parents-in-law Harold and Judi Willemstyn of Sheldon, IA; brothers- and sisters-in-law from Crystal's side: Renee (Richard) Scholten, Angela (Stephen) Thompson, Nathan Willemstyn, Faith Willemstyn, Hannah Willemstyn, Isaac Willemstyn, Christian Willemstyn and Malachi Willemstyn; and many nieces and nephews, extended relatives and friends.
Matt was preceded in death by his mom Nancy Anderson and a brother-in-law Matthew Willemstyn.
Schott Funeral Homes in Forest City is assisting the family with arrangements.
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