Matthew Glenn Campbell

Matthew Glenn Campbell, 46, of Gilbertsville, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at his residence.

He was the loving husband of Jessica (Diimmler) Campbell whom he married September 21, 2002.

Born June 9, 1979, he was the son of Valerie (Caron) Campbell and the late Glenn Campbell.

Matthew was a 1997 graduate of Northern High School in York, PA. He then graduated from The Pennsylvania State University in University Park with a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Resource Management and a minor in Military Studies in 2001. He earned a Master of Business Administration from Touro University International.

Both of Matthew's parents served in the USAF, and he always knew that he wanted to serve his country. His first accomplishment towards that goal was earning the rank of Eagle Scout. After graduating college, Matthew was commissioned into the United States Air Force, which he proudly served for 20 years. As a navigator in the C-130H Hercules, he participated in humanitarian missions such as Tsunami rescue efforts in Thailand in 2004, and typhoon relief during his time in the Pacific Theater. His combat deployments included Operation Enduring Freedom at Karshi Kandabad in Afghanistan, Operation Iraqi Freedom at Camp Liberty in Iraq, Al Udieid Air Base in Qatar, and Balad Air Base in Iraq. He retired at the rank of Major in 2021. Matthew became an Air Force JROTC instructor at Muhlenberg High School for five years, where he taught students his core values: to support and defend the US Constitution against all enemies foreign and domestic, bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution and to take this obligation without reservation. The commitment to service above self is what his cadets gain from participation in the program.

When Matthew wasn't trying to help develop better citizens, he spent most waking moments taking care of his family. Friends have described Matthew as the ultimate "swim dad" for his three beautiful daughters. He enjoyed spending time reading (arguably the most boring historical non-fiction books) and watching sports. He enjoyed traveling with his wife to new places they both had never seen, and he was proud that he visited all seven continents.

In addition to his wife Jessica, surviving are three children: Annabel Campbell; Gabrielle Campbell; and Evelyn Campbell.

He is also survived by his mother and sister, Sara (Campbell) Harrum (George) of Montreal, Canada.

Matthew was predeceased by a son, Cooper Campbell, who passed away in 2012.

A visitation will be held Thursday, March 12, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Stitzel Family Funeral Homes & Crematory Inc., Oley, 423 Main Street, Oley, PA 19547. The service and burial will be held later that day, at Fort Indiantown Gap National Cemetery at 1:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers please make contributions to Muhlenberg High School's JROTC program. Please send donations through Cash App to $AFJROTCMHS or by clicking the link https://cash.app/$AFJROTCMHS

Stitzel Family Funeral Homes & Crematory Inc., Oley is in charge of arrangements.