Mat "Mick" Dew
December 09, 1949 - November 16, 2013
Obituary
MADISON- Mat “Mick” Dew, 63, of Madison, was born Dec. 9, 1949, to Matthew Dew II and Evelyn (Ashbaugh) Dew in Fargo, N. D. He graduated from Bottineau High School, class of 1967. Mat earned an undergraduate degree in political science from Harvard University in 1971. From Harvard, he joined the Army and was stationed in Washington, DC for 3 years. Mat continued on to the University of Wisconsin to complete his law degree. He married Karla Clemetson on June 12, 1976. They had two sons, Mike, of Madison, and Steve and wife (Kristen) of Arvada, Colo. He joined National Guardian Life as legal counsel in 1999. He retired in 2007, from the Wisconsin Army National Guard after 25 years as a JAG officer. Mat was advisor to the UW Circle K (Kiwanis) for several years and recently became president of the Downtown Kiwanis of Madison. After losing his wife, Karla to cancer in 2010, he married Jane Schlenvogt-Dew on Dec. 26, 2011. Mat remained optimistic throughout his two-year battle with esophageal cancer drawing strength from his Christian faith in Jesus.
A celebration of worship and praise will be held at ST. ANDREW LUTHERAN CHURCH, 6815 Schneider Rd, Middleton, at 11 a.m. on Wednesday November 20, 2013 with the Reverend Randy Hunter presiding. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL HOME, 7435 University Ave, on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 from 4-8 pm and from 9:30 from the time of services at church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mat’s memory to the Carbone Center for Esophageal cancer, 600 Highland Ave., Madison, WI 53792.
Gunderson West
Funeral & Cremation Care
7435 University Avenue
(608)831-6761
Events
Visitation
Tue Nov 19, 2013 @ 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Service
Wed Nov 20, 2013 @ 11:00 AM CDT
St. Andrew Lutheran Church (Middleton) • 6815 Schneider Road, Middleton, WI null
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Mary Saba
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To the family of Matt. I am Mary Saba, I am the President of the Civic Bowling League. I have know Matt for a few years. He is a great person, not one to complain. I talked to him a few months ago and asked how he was doing and he said that he was doing just fine. Always had good things to say, he respected everyone and was a great gentleman. I will miss his great smile. In closing I want to say that my prayers and thoughts are with Matt's family during this difficult time. Know that Matt is walking with you during this time. Just look up and when you see the bright shining star, that will be Matt . God speed. I will miss you and your bright smile.
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Mar yGilmore
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With deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Mat. His infectious smile and kind heart will always be remembered.
Mary Gilmore (co worker at NGL)
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Richard West Baker CW4 Retired
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I served in the Wisconsin Army National Guard with Mat. I have only great memories of my tiime in the Legal Section and my association with Mat . My sincerest sympathy.
Dick/Wes Baker
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Jim and Mary Zegers
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Our deepest sympathies to you all. Please feel free to call on us. Jim and Mary Zegers
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Peter Seaholm
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I served with Mat for many years as a National Guardsmen in Wisconsin. What I always will remember about him was his professionalism, integrity and humor. He always greeted me with a smile and by my first name. It was an honor to serve with him, know him and spend time with him as a soldier. There is no doubt in my mind that Mat's faith and family were with him as he passed on.
Colonel Pete Seaholm