Roger O. Matz
March 11, 1938 - March 05, 2011
Obituary
Middleton - Roger O. Matz, age 72, passed away unexpectedly, on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at his home. He was born on March 11, 1938 in Madison, the son of Oscar and Verna (Sander) Matz. After graduating from Middleton High School, Roger served with the U. S. Army. He married Nancy Mahoney on June 4, 1960. She preceded him in death in 1976. Roger was employed with Bruce Co. for nearly 50 years until his retirement. He was a member of St. Lukes Lutheran Church. Roger had a variety of interest including playing cards and gardening, but will be remembered for his light-hearted wit, his ability to live life to its fullest and share his gift of laughter with anyone. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Troy and Dana and their children Ryan and Andy; his daughter Triscia Matz; his brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Pauline; and other relatives and many friends. In addition to his wife Nancy, he was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Don. Funeral services will be held at ST. LUKES LUTHERAN CHURCH, 7337 Hubbard Ave., at 11:00 am on Friday, March 11, 2011 with Rev. Roger Eigenfeld presiding. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will also be on Friday from 9:30am until the time of service at the church.Dad, we couldnt ask for a more devoted father and will always cherish our years together. You will always be in our thoughts.
Cemetery:
Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Visitation:
Visitation will also be on Friday from 9:30am until the time of service at the church.
Service:
Funeral services will be held at ST. LUKES LUTHERAN CHURCH, 7337 Hubbard Ave., at 11:00 am on Friday, March 11, 2011 with Rev. Roger Eigenfeld presiding.
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Patti Glassburn
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I worked with Roger back in the mid 1970's at the Bruce Company and he was by far one of my favorite 'bosses'. So sad to hear of the loss. He certainly was a wonderful person.
DS
Diane Slotty
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I realize you don't know me but I am
neighbors to your uncle and aunt, Tom
and Ellen. Also close friend of Roger's card playing buddy, Inice Heintz.
I met Roger at Bruce's and so admired his work. Christmas decorations have never been the same there since he retired. He has long been missed by customers.
So sorry for your loss.
MH
Mike Hornung
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Uncle Roger will be truly missed by anybody that ever knew him. He was a great story teller that kept us entertained over the years. A trip to visit Roger was always enjoyable and you left hurting from laughing so hard. You always felt good by just being around him. We all mourn losing him now, but what we are all left with, are the countless cherished memories of our times with him and that is a timeless gift from this most beloved man. Thanks and RIP Uncle Roger.
LB
Linda Buel
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I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I will miss my neighbor, his stories, his wit - I usually only got to talk with Roger when spring arrived and we got out in the yard to clean up from the winter - he always had good ideas for me and I admired his beautiful little "english garden". I'll still always look at the back window to see him reading the newspaper at the table really early every morning -with their cat right there helping him- and know he is at peace. Take care
LO
Lynne and Mike O'Brien
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Troy and Tricia, so sorry to hear of your dad's death. Don't know if you remember us, but we lived next door to you on Spring Grove Court. You and our children, Patrick and Sean used to play together. We spent many an evening playing cards with your parents. Always saw your dad at Christmas at
Bruce's. We missed him after he retired. Our sympathies to you and your family.
Lynne and Mike