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Steve was born in Aurora, IL, the son of Faith (Lemke) and the late Harry R. Mathis, Jr. He graduated from Brandywine High School and worked passionately managing various car dealerships for over 50 years. He was an avid golfer and a member of Newark Country Club and formerly belonged to Cavaliers Country Club. Steve enjoyed fishing and spending time with his wife, Kim, their children, and grandchildren.
Steve was a devoted husband to his wife of 42 years, Kim Mathis and loving father to his children, Lindsay Brown and her husband, Daniel of Rock Hill, SC, Kasey Mathis, Theresa Needham and her husband, Brad and Connor Mathis, all of Wilmington; his grandchildren, Alexis, Bradford, Kyah, Madison, Skylar, Hailey, Carter, John, Zoey, Lucy, Claire and Cate; his great-grandchildren, Haven and Sawyer; his brothers, Jeffrey Mathis of Lewes and Scott Mathis of Newark and a host of friends.
A Memorial Service will be held on March 2, 2025 at 12PM, followed by a Celebration of Life at Newark Country Club, 300 W Main St, Newark, DE 19711. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the University of Pennsylvania, Neurology Dept. https://giving.apps.upenn.edu 3400 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19104. Please share online condolences to Mealeyfuneralhomes.com
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Jack Hicken
February 19, 2025
Steve was a great friend and will be missed. Rest in peace Steve.
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Alison Matarazzo
February 19, 2025
My sincere condolences on the passing of Steve. My thoughts and prayers are with the family as they navigate through this difficult time.
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