Milton Herman Mattke

Milton Herman Louis Mattke, 95, of Seguin, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 15, 2025.
Milton was born on October 12, 1929, to Ernst and Ella (Schraub) Mattke. A devoted man of faith, he was a lifelong member of Christ Lutheran Church of Elm Creek where he was baptized, confirmed, and faithfully attended services every Sunday.
Milton attended Concrete School through the eleventh grade before beginning his career as a lineman with Southwestern Bell, later retiring from AT&T. On November 6, 1949, he married the love of his life, Mary Bode, with whom he built a life filled with love and family. After moving to Corpus Christi, he and Mary welcomed their son Michael. Later, they moved back to Seguin, where they were blessed with a daughter, Michele.
After retiring from AT&T, Milton worked at the Guadalupe Regional Medical Center alongside Mary, where they shared lunch together every day. He eventually retired from the hospital as well, enjoying his well-earned time with family. He and Mary loved to travel and held a special place in their hearts for the beach, where they would take their entire family every summer. No matter how busy life got, Milton always made time for his family. He especially enjoyed coaching little league and spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Milton was preceded in death by his wife, Mary; parents Ernst and Ella; grandson, Christopher Mattke; sister, Elaine Williams and brothers-in-law, Arthur Meyer and Allen McKee.
He was survived by his son Michael Mattke (Debra) and daughter Michele Cmerek (Kenneth); grandchildren Whitney Heimann (Joshua), Lindsey Daniell (Derek), Trevor Mattke (Danielle), and Amy Anderson; great-grandchildren Bethany and Brylee Heimann, Kyla and Cash Daniell, Noah and Easton Mattke, Brock and Bryson Anderson and Kyzer and Kalum Pena; sisters, Mildred Meyer and Marilyn McKee; numerous nieces and nephews, other loving family members and a host of friends.
The family would like to thank Maria and Reynaldo Olivas for their loving and compassionate care for Milton the last 2 ½ years, and to the Guadalupe Regional Hospice Services for their most recent care.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at Tres Hewell Mortuary from 5 to 7 p.m. Graveside services and interment will be held on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 9 a.m. at San Geronimo Cemetery in Seguin. A memorial service celebrating Milton's life will follow at 10:30 a.m. at Christ Lutheran Church of Elm Creek with Pastor David Tinker officiating. A reception will follow.
Pallbearers are Trevor Mattke, Derek Daniell, Josh Heimann, Reynaldo Olivas, Mark Williams, Brock Anderson, Bryson Anderson, and Terry Schnathorst.
Honorary Pallbearers are Buddy Strey, Alton Mattke, John Matney, Jeff Harrison, and Jeff McKee.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Christ Lutheran Church of Elm Creek, 3305 Church Road, Seguin, Texas, 78155 or Guadalupe Regional Hospice Services, 1215 East Court Street, Seguin, Texas, 78155.