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Michael Mateyka Obituary
Mateyka, Michael Leonard
age 76, of Surprise, AZ, passed away in Goodyear AZ on November 3, 2019. Mike was born in Glen Carbon, IL on April 5, 1943 to Emily and Leonard Mateyka. He earn a Master of Science Degree with a Major in Mathematics from Saint Louis University.
Mike retired from the Red Flag Experience, a department of the United States Air Force, in 2004 as the Director of Plans and Engineering. Prior to that he worked in Engineering Technology at McDonnell Douglas (Boeing). Mike was specifically recognized for his many years of significant contributions at the United States Air Force Warfare Center located at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada.
Mike is survived by three siblings, sister Mary O'Laughlin, brother William Mateyka, and Katherine Fisher - all of Edwardsville, IL. Visitation, Thursday, 14th from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Weber & Rodney Funeral Home in Edwardsville. A funeral at St. Boniface Catholic Church on Friday,10:30 AM. Burial in Calvary Cemetery of Glen Carbon.
Memorials to the American Cancer Society, Saint Louis University. Condolences may be expressed online at weberfuneralhome.com.
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Jack Cherry
November 5, 2021
Mick, We got together again (Dick, Clyde, I, & Dave) before the Class '60 & "61 joint reunion and miss you as ever.
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Jack Cherry
November 21, 2019
We (Dick, Clyde, and myself) have gotten together with Mick for several days of reminiscing and just fun every year or two for the past 40-50 years, including last July. We're going to miss you Mick.
Jack Cherry
Joe Pulliam
November 19, 2019
Great guy who was always in good humor. May he rest in peace
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