Eddie A. Matz Jr., 79, Wittenberg, died Monday, June 22, 2015, at the Homme Home of Wittenberg.
He was born on Nov. 30, 1935, in the town of Almon, Shawano County, the son of the late Eddie and Violet (Wickman) Matz Sr.
Eddie farmed in the town of Almon and the town of Wittenberg. He also drove truck for Duffek Sand and Gravel. He played baseball for the town of Almon baseball team for many years. Eddie enjoyed hunting and fishing, but especially enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren.
Survivors include four children, Lori (Dan) Kroening, Edgar, Rose (Dick Potrykus) Morgan, Wittenberg, Steven (Deanna) Denovi, Bevent, and John (Erika) Denovi, Birnamwood; 12 grandchildren; his siblings, Art (Rhoda) Matz, Elroy (Julane) Matz, Dennis (Donna) Matz, Arletta Kaufmann, Reka (Bill) Reynolds, Rose Serrano, June (Phil) Jasurda and Evelyn (Curtis) Low; and two sisters-in-law, Bonnie Matz and Ethel Matz. Eddie is also survived by many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.
In addition to his parents, Eddie was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette; two brothers, Kenneth and Allen; and three brothers-in-law, Jay Reynolds, Roger Treptow and Juan Serrano.
The funeral service will take place at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 25, 2015, at Schmidt & Schulta Funeral Home, Wittenberg. The Rev. Amy Meyer will officiate. Interment will be in the Town of Almon Cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday from noon until the time of services at the funeral home.
Memories and condolences may be shared at schmidtschulta.com.
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