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Matthew Zagel Obituary
GLEN CARBON — Matthew Robert Zagel, age 54, of Glen Carbon, Illinois, passed away in his home Wednesday, Feb. 19th, 2020.
Born July 14th, in St. Louis, Missouri, to parents Thomas Ray and Kathryn Lee (Swearingen) Zagel; Matt graduated early from Edwardsville Senior High in 1983. He always had a passion for music. When not listening to music that passion was expressed by playing the guitar. There was nothing he enjoyed more than sharing his love for music with everyone he met. All his friends have songs that will forever remind them of Matt.
He was also a talented carpenter and woodworker. Anyone to receive one of his original creations were truly fortunate.
He is survived by his brothers Jack, Ted, Ken, and Tom.
A Celebration of Life party in memory of Matt will be Sunday, March 1, held at the old Knights of Columbus Hall, 7132 Marine Rd. in Edwardsville 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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February 29, 2020
Ted and family:
I was so sorry to hear about your brother. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this time.
Sheila Terrando
EHS Class Of 1979
Edwardsville IL
Pam Burgess
February 28, 2020
So sorry for your loss.
Ann Rockwell-Huggins
February 27, 2020
My sincere condolences to your family on your loss. Matt will always be remembered as one of the good ol' boys, from the good ol' days. With love.
Mrs. EBERT,Kenny and Reece
February 27, 2020
Tom,Ted,Kenny and Jack,
Matt will be misssed.He was good person and a friend to the Ebert family.
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Angus Crome
February 26, 2020
Tom, Ken, Ted and Jack,
I am so sorry to hear of Matt's passing. He was one of my best friends growing up. I'm very sad that our paths never crossed later in life, and would very much liked to have caught up with him. Please accept my deepest condolences and best remembrances of hanging out with him and the Zagel family.
Bill Krieger
February 26, 2020
Tom, Hen, Ted and Jack- So sorry to hear of Matt's passing. Please accept my condolences. Bill Krieger
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