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Matthew Edinger Obituary
Matthew "Matt" P. Edinger, age 63, of Sylvania passed away Friday, December 9, 2022 in his home, following a battle with Pancreatic cancer. He was born May 31, 1959 in Toledo to Elwood and Patricia Edinger. He earned his Bachelor's Degree in Fisheries and Wildlife from Michigan State University in 1981, then earned a second Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science Engineering in 1998 from the University of Toledo. He worked for T.L. Industries as a software engineer for 37 years. Matt loved to fish and enjoyed playing Sylvania Senior Softball. He was an active member of Five Lakes Church.
Matt met the love of his life, Kathy, on a Young Life weekend in 1976 and the rest is history. They celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on September 4th of this year. He is also survived by their 3 wonderful sons, Steve (Shonah), Joel (Abbey) and Andy Edinger; sisters, Christy Gipson, Natalie (Dwight) Brautigam and Abby (Duane) Craddock; mother-in-law, Marilyn Scarlett; sister-in-law, Sue (Jef) Chaplin; brother-in-law, Bob (Chris) Scarlett; and many beloved nieces and nephews.
There will be no visitation and memorial services will be announced at a later date. The family suggests memorials to Five Lakes Church, 4765 McCord Rd., Sylvania, Ohio 43560. Arrangements by Walker Funeral Home and condolences may be shared with the family at walkerfuneralhomes.com
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Nancy Shinabarger
January 18, 2023
Dear family of Matt...
I am so sorry for your loss. I didn´t know Matt as an adult, but in high school he had an infectious smile and an energetic way that made many young life meetings a lot more fun! Matt was always ready for an adventure. He seemed to genuinely care about people as an outflow of his faith. I can only imagine these qualities increased as he grew older and had a family. I´m sure the pain of loosing someone you love so much is very different We lost one of our daughters when she was 25. I know grief can be difficult, but what great hope we have as believers in Yeshua (Jesus´s given Hebrew name). We grieve (even Jesus wept over Lazarus!) but not as those that have no hope because our Savior has conquered the grave. May the promises of scripture comfort all of your hearts.
Love, Nancy Shinabarger.
Joe Beham
December 14, 2022
I played softball with and against Matt in the Sylvania Senior Softball League. I loved playing against and with him and he was just such a kind and good man. He loved to play outfield , hit lots if line drive base hits into LC and RC and had lots of wheels especially for 50 and over league. Matt also did an awesome job maintaining the website and I as a manager would always get my email request each week form Matt to give scores and game summary. Matt had so many friends throughout the league. He will be missed so very much by all his softball friends and teammates and opponents. You will not find a finer gentleman and we are always left to ask why God takes beautiful people like Matt home early, but we have to trust God's plan. Matt God's speed you will be missed my friend.
Brian Reber
December 13, 2022
I am very saddened to learn of Matt's passing. The Edinger family was amongst the first friends my family & I met when we moved to Sylvania in 1966. You are all in my thoughts and prayers, and may God help you through this very difficult time. I am grateful Matt is no longer suffering and has gone to a much better place. Take care, all of you.
Phil Richard
December 12, 2022
My condolences. Matt was a kind, humble, gentle man.
He will be missed.
Sherry Harris
December 12, 2022
I met Matt @ Fricker's after my husband(Wayne Harris) and Matt got done playing a ballgame. He is one of the kindest people I have ever met. He taught me that sports are not all about "the win" it's about the guys getting to know each other and having fun! He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sherry and Wayne Harris
Gregory Arnold
December 12, 2022
A great man of God. My sympathies to all of his family.
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