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Melanie Matus Demont
November 12, 2022
Thank you so much for your beautiful notes - although it has been several years now since our father passed away, he is always in our thoughts and your beautiful words help keep his memory alive. Thank you so much.
Julie Walker
November 10, 2022
An angel in Heaven
Your work here was complete you passed all your tests, you served your community with Love and respect, you used your God given gift to help others, from new born on up
You encouraged us mothers during tough times reassuring us, we can do it, helping us a long the way.
I still remember a great tip Dr. Matt's gave me to stop my
big 10-lbs 1/4 oz baby to stop waking up for a bottle at 3 a.m. he was 4 months old and still waking up for a delicious bottle of formula, Dr . Matus said give him water instead and he'll stop waking up for it, LOL
it worked
Well, That's just one tip.
A big one at that time, yet thinking back on it, It still makes me smile.
Here it is 2022 now, you are not forgotten
Jewels Walker
August 21, 2016
Dr. Matus was one of a kind.. there is no other like him.. he will be remembered always by the parents and the children who saw him. He was patient and understanding,
he was wise and full of wisdom, not arrogant and rude, he was a good listener...
one of the best..
Joe Barton
August 20, 2016
I only knew Dr. Matus when I was a young baby... but he saved my life. I was born with a condition called Hirschsprungs Disease... which went undiagnosed for at least 3 months, and nearly killed me. Our regular pediatrician didn't know what was wrong with me, but one time when my mother brought me to the ER, she met Dr. Matus, and he said "I think I might know what's wrong with him". He then ordered a biopsy of my intestines - and sure enough, he was right. After several surgeries, I was completely healed. He figured it out. He was a HUGE answer to prayer. I look forward to meeting him in Heaven someday. Thank you, and God bless you.
Julie Walker
November 16, 2015
Dr. Matus was one of the best Pediatricians that St. Paul has ever known.
All 3 of my children were blessed to have him as their doctor... There should be a Dr. Matus for every child. He broke the mold.
He will be missed but forever remembered.
November 16, 2015
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Melanie Demont
November 21, 2014
It is so lovely to read all of your wonderful memories of our father and husband. He was everything you have said - kind, gentle, brilliant, an extraordinary physician. We are so appreciative for each of your sentiments and thank you for taking the time to share them with us. We will miss him forever.
November 21, 2014
I just learned about Dr. Matus passing away. Our family wants to send our sincere sympathy to Dr. Matus's family.
He was our daughter and sons pediatrician in the 70's & 80's. He was the best so kind and gentle and always had time for you. Our family will never forget him.
Gulbranson family
W. St. Paul, Mn.
November 21, 2014
Dr. Matus was the doc for my daughters in the 70's and 80's. Yes, he was kind and gentle and listened as the others said. He was also a very skilled pediatrician. His ability to listen made him great at diagnosing. He trusted we parents could give him accurate information. He treated the historian with respect. He spoke with us personally on the phone when we needed him. Such a great man, so sad he couldn't live forever. Barbara Kroll
Donna & Dick Schroer
November 19, 2014
Shirlene & family, we are already in FL for the winter & were saddened to hear of Richard's passing. We would have liked to be there to express our sympathy in person & to say a final goodbye to him. We lived side by side for so many years but my best memory of Richard was passing him on his daily walks, eating his good apple! He was a sweet man & a very good neighbor, plus it sounds like he made a BIG difference in many children's lives. We will keep all of you in our prayers during these lonely days.
GOD BLESS YOU!
Maria Sarzozaa
November 18, 2014
Dear Mrs. Matus,
Dr. Matus cared for both of our sons in the late 70's through the late 80''s. He was a kind and gentle Dr. that always calmed our fears and quickly attended to them and made them better whether it was in the office or on the phone! We deeply appreciate his impeccable device. We are sending our deepest condolences to you and your family. Sincerely, Cesar & Maria Sarzoza
November 18, 2014
Dear Shirlene, I just heard today about Richard's passing. I am so sorry for you and your family. He was such a wonderful, kind and pleasant man. This must be a very difficult time for you and your family. I will always remember his kindness to me when I started my practice in St. Paul . Blessings to you. Dr. Martin Bruhl
November 18, 2014
Dear Mrs. Matus,
Dr. Matus was our first born son's Peditrician in the late 70's and also cared for our youngest son in the early 80' s and up. He was a kind and gentle Dr. who always calmed our fears and quickly attended to them and made them better. We thank him from the bottom of our hearts for his impeccable service. Sending our deepest condolences to you and your family, Sincerely, Cesar & Maria Sarzoza
Cathy Edwards
November 18, 2014
Dear Mrs. Matus,
I am so sorry for your loss. Dr. Matus had the great gift of being very present to each of his many patients. Parents, if not always their children, were always willing to wait to see "their doctor" because once in the room it was just that family very much in his gentle care.
Peace and hope,
Cathy Edwards
Cheryl McColley
November 18, 2014
Dr. Matus was my children's pediatrician in the 80's and early 90's. He saved my oldest sons life and I will never forget him. He was a wonderful man.
Melanie Matus Demont
November 17, 2014
For all of you who have written such lovely thoughts about my father - thank you for your kind and supportive words. Reading your comments is very comforting to my family and I during this difficult time.
November 17, 2014
Matus family-
Your dad was one of a kind. He was our doctor for many years. I'll always remember his kind and caring spirit. My brothers and I visited his office a lot as children. Dr. Matus was a true healer and a fabulous man'
May God bless you all.
Love, Loretta Hitchcock Carlson
Lori Tschida
November 17, 2014
Dear Mrs Matus and family, I had the pleasure of working with Dr Matus when the clinic was on Smith Ave. It was a very nurturing environment, as it was my first
job in the medical field. Dr Matus was a wonderful, caring man whether you were his patient or employee.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Lori Tschida
Joan Klein
November 17, 2014
Dr. Matus was pediatrician to my 5 children. He always listened to me as a mother. On our most memorable occasion, I met him at the hospital with one of my sons. He checked him over and said that he probably just had the flu. I said I was sure there was something else. To the annoyance of another of his coworkers, he did a spinal tap. It was Meningitis. Dr. Matus saved his life. I will never forget him.
ALLYNNE BURG
November 16, 2014
DEEPEST SYMPATHY
WORKED IN CLINIC IN THE SIXTIES
Carolyn Koleske
November 16, 2014
Hello Melanie - - - We are so sorry to hear of your father's passing. On behalf of the HR Compliance Team, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and everyone whose life your Dad touched. With Deepest Sympathy,
The HR Compliance Team at Ameriprise Financial
November 16, 2014
Shirlene, I just heard the sad news about Richard. My deepest sympathy goes to you and all your family.
Love,
JENNIFER GLAZER MALKIN
Anne Hennessey
November 16, 2014
Dr. Matus was a wonderful peditrician. HIs patients loved his kind and gentle caring manner. I had the pleasure of working with him at Pediatric and Young Adult Medicine, he was a great advocate for children.
My prayers and thoughts are with your family.
Anne
Sharon Solum
November 16, 2014
Dr. Matus was my children's Pediatrician for many years! I will always remember him telling me "a mother is the best judge of her children's health" So, if I called he always found time to "squeeze" us in!!!! Bless you sir!!!!
Sharon Lynch
November 16, 2014
Dr. Matus was my son's pediatrician for 18 years, He was a kind and patient man who listened and cared, and a great doctor. May the knowledge of importance he played in the lives of his patients bring you comfort. My thoughts are with you, his family, at this sad time.
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