1943
Mark
2014
Mark Matthias
October 16, 1943 — August 12, 2014
Mark James Matthias 70, of Watertown,WI, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at UW Hospital in Madison.
Mark was born on Oct. 16, 1943 in Waterloo, IA the son of Arlin and Lucile (Peters) Matthias. Mark was six years old when he attended the Iowa School for the Deaf. Mark lived and learned in the Blind/Deaf Department of the school for ten years. Mark returned to his farm home nears Readlyn, IA until he moved to Bethesda Lutheran Home in January 1973. Mark was a hard worker and enjoyed doing many jobs at Bethesda Day Services. He loved eating and spending time with his family. His big screen tv gave him and his housemates so much enjoyment. Mark was baptized at Immanuel Lutheran church in Klinger, IA and later became a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Watertown. Being the eldest of seven, Mark taught many life lessons: Be respectful of individual differences, Be patient, Make the most of what you are given, Accept the guidance of others, Love unconditionally.
Anyone who had the honor of knowing Mark will never forget him. He is now perfect!! Rest, rest sweet Markie. He has gone to join his father and mother "Mama" and his beloved sister Ruth.
Survivors include: three brothers John (Anne) of New Hampshire, David (June) of Missouri and Daniel of Pennsylvania; two sisters Mary (Gene) Traetow of Iowa and Debra (Bob) Stwalley of Colorado; aunts Joyce (Dean) Larsen and Ruth Steinbronn; he will be missed by his many nieces, nephews, cousins and his many friends at Bethesda Lutheran Communities.
Memorials may be made to Bethesda Lutheran Communities. The family would like to thank the many care givers at Bethesda Lutheran Communities, for their kindness and compassion through the years.
A Memorial Service will be held 3:00 pm on Monday August 18, 2014 at Bethesda Lutheran Communities in the Chapel of the Good Shepherd with the Rev. David Groth and Rev. Dennis Kneer presiding. A family memorial service will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Klinger, IA at a later date. Burial will be in Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery in Klinger, IA
Mark was born on Oct. 16, 1943 in Waterloo, IA the son of Arlin and Lucile (Peters) Matthias. Mark was six years old when he attended the Iowa School for the Deaf. Mark lived and learned in the Blind/Deaf Department of the school for ten years. Mark returned to his farm home nears Readlyn, IA until he moved to Bethesda Lutheran Home in January 1973. Mark was a hard worker and enjoyed doing many jobs at Bethesda Day Services. He loved eating and spending time with his family. His big screen tv gave him and his housemates so much enjoyment. Mark was baptized at Immanuel Lutheran church in Klinger, IA and later became a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Watertown. Being the eldest of seven, Mark taught many life lessons: Be respectful of individual differences, Be patient, Make the most of what you are given, Accept the guidance of others, Love unconditionally.
Anyone who had the honor of knowing Mark will never forget him. He is now perfect!! Rest, rest sweet Markie. He has gone to join his father and mother "Mama" and his beloved sister Ruth.
Survivors include: three brothers John (Anne) of New Hampshire, David (June) of Missouri and Daniel of Pennsylvania; two sisters Mary (Gene) Traetow of Iowa and Debra (Bob) Stwalley of Colorado; aunts Joyce (Dean) Larsen and Ruth Steinbronn; he will be missed by his many nieces, nephews, cousins and his many friends at Bethesda Lutheran Communities.
Memorials may be made to Bethesda Lutheran Communities. The family would like to thank the many care givers at Bethesda Lutheran Communities, for their kindness and compassion through the years.
A Memorial Service will be held 3:00 pm on Monday August 18, 2014 at Bethesda Lutheran Communities in the Chapel of the Good Shepherd with the Rev. David Groth and Rev. Dennis Kneer presiding. A family memorial service will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Klinger, IA at a later date. Burial will be in Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery in Klinger, IA
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Monday, August 18th, 2014, 3:00pm, Chapel of the Good Shepherd @ Bethesda
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