Matthew C. Molnar
November 03, 1965 - February 08, 2019
Obituary
ARENA/CROSS PLAINS/ WINDSOR- Matthew Carl Molnar, age 53, of Arena, passed away Friday, Feb. 8, 2019, surrounded by his family. Matt was born Nov. 3, 1965 in Madison, the son of Louis and Joan (Weisenburger) Molnar. Following high school, Matt enlisted in the United States Army, where part of his service included time spent in Germany. Upon returning home, Matt attended Blackhawk Technical College and graduated with a degree in Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics. He went on to work as an HVAC Specialist Advanced for the UW Hospital for many years. He also served his communities as a volunteer firefighter in both Fox Lake and Cross Plains. On Dec. 11, 2017, he married his lifelong love and friend, Kimberly Taylor. He is survived by his wife Kimberly; his daughter, Elizabeth Kolanczyk; father, Lou (Sherri); brothers, Dale (Julie), Ron, Willy and Andy (Krisann);and his sister, Marjorie Ripp. He is further survived by his uncle, Bernard (Sally) Weisenburger; his nieces, Rachael Ripp and Ashley Stanek; nephews, Taran Molnar, Ryan Molnar, Josh (Sheree) Van Dinter and Michael Stanek; as well as many other relatives and dear friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Joan.
A Memorial Service will be held at the CROSS PLAINS AMERICAN LEGION POST NO. 245, 2217 American Legion Dr, Cross Plains, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, 2019, with military rites to follow. Visitation will follow at the Legion from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday.
Memorials may be made to REGI at www.raptoreducationgroup.org.
Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Cross Plains
Funeral & Cremation Care
2421 Church St.
(608) 798-3141
Events
Service
Sat Apr 27, 2019 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Cross Plains American Legion Hall • 2217 American Legion Drive, Cross Plains, WI 53528
Visitation
Sat Apr 27, 2019 @ 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
Cross Plains American Legion Hall • 2217 American Legion Drive, Cross Plains, WI 53528
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Memories
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Greg Seeley
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Matt was a great friend. He always offered to help with any project I had. He worked for me at UWHC for years and was one of the most ambitious and “energized” employee I ever worked with. While we didn’t get together often after I retired, we managed to get together for some deer hunting each year. We did stay in touch constantly sharing hunting/fishing successes, failures and bragging pictures via email and text. He will be greatly missed!!!!!
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Eric Lauersdorf
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My dear friend Matthew! Your enthusiasm and passion for life was truly inspirational and will continue to be in memory. Never one to mince words, you put it out there as you saw it, sincere and real. Genuine, the real McCoy! Always there to help a friend, lend a hand, and provide motivation when it was most needed. Selfless. Your spirit for adventure, appreciation of nature, and all the good things in life was boundless.
I think of the Nike slogan “Just Do It” and take peace in knowing that you cut the cloth on that one!
You did good pal, a positive contribution to this world! You fought with courage, dignity, and a smile right up to the finish line.
You will be greatly missed by so many who had the good fortune of being part of your life on this plane. I’ll look forward to seeing you in the next! Miss you dearly Bud! Godspeed to you.
Eric
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Frank Kopic
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Matt had a big personality and an even bigger heart. He believed in integrity and always put his best effort forth in all that he did. In both work and friendship he went above and beyond. He made the world a better place and me a better person. Thank you Matt, rest in peace.
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Ray laLamboley
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Matt cared so much for the people he worked with and the place where he worked a great great person who will be missed so proud to call him a friend God bless
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Dean Keppler
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I just found this and was saddened to learn. Max and I were roommates at Hunter Army Airfield in Savannah, Ga when he returned to the states from his tour in Germany, for about a year before my ETS. He was a really good guy. Here we are on an Air Force C-5, flying out to the Mojave Desert in 1988 to the National Training Center at Fort Irwin and Bicycle Lake airfield. Rest well, Max.
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Ralph
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Max was a great soldier and a good friend. Very sad to hear of his passing. Here is a picture of all of us together around 88 or 89. OH58 flight Hunter Army Airfield Savannah Georgia.