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Marvin H. Matthews

Birth	:	5 Feb 1926 Beadle County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	10 Mar 2022 Wessington, Beadle County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Saint Josephs Catholic Cemetery, Hand County, USA
Coordinate	:	44.4574400, -98.7100400
Description	:	Gail Wingert # 50391049 provided birth information and links to parents. 5-24-2020 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Marvin Matthews, 96, of Wessington, passed away, March 10, 2022, surrounded by his loving family at his home. Funeral mass was Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at St. Ann's Catholic Church, Miller. Burial followed at St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, Wessington. Marvin was born at home near Wessington, February 5, 1926, to Charlie and Lizzie Matthews. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Wessington. He joined an older brother, Ralph, and a sister, Gladyce. His... Read More	Gail Wingert # 50391049 provided birth information and links to parents. 5-24-2020 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Marvin Matthews, 96, of Wessington, passed away, March 10, 2022, surrounded by his loving family at his home. Funeral mass was Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at St. Ann's Catholic Church, Miller. Burial followed at St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, Wessington. Marvin was born at home near Wessington, February 5, 1926, to Charlie and Lizzie Matthews. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Wessington. He joined an older brother, Ralph, and a sister, Gladyce. His growing up years were on the farm north of the county line, later moving to the Seivers farm and attending the Brown School. Many happy hours were spent riding a pony and visiting with his best friend, Harold Brown. He attended Wessington High School and graduated in May 1944. He enjoyed the sport of boxing and basketball, touching a basketball for the first time as a freshman. Marvin was drafted into the United States Army. In March 1945, he received Army khakis at Ft. Leonard Wood in Missouri before attending boot camp at Camp Hood in Texas. This farm boy learned about traveling around the country by bus and train. He was on his way to his deployment ship at Fort Adare, Oregon, when the atomic bomb was dropped, ending World War II. He shipped out and was part of the Occupation Forces, serving in the Philippines and later Japan. He served in the Financial Department of General MacArthur's Head Quarters in Tokyo. Many of the service men there were from this area, so he felt close to home. Following his honorable discharge in December 1946, he joined his father in farming. He farmed for the rest of his life. Marvin and Rita Naughton were joined in marriage at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Highmore, SD, on November 16, 1953. Their first home was in Santa Monica, California, where he worked as a press operator for Douglas Aircraft in Torrence, later in El Segundo. In 1958, they joined Rita's Uncle, Cuthbert Yackley, in a partnership where they farmed and ranched near Onida. Then, Marvin purchased the Rusty Galbreath farm northeast of Wessington in 1962, where they spent 50 years enjoying friends of his youth. In 2011, Marvin and Rita moved to Wessington where they enjoyed many years of town living. Marvin's life revolved around his family, thoroughly enjoying his children and grandchildren as they grew and thrived. In later years, he enjoyed researching in the museum, driving in the country, and recounting the days of yore. His 96th birthday was a milestone for him. Having learned from his granddad, Theo Dessonville, as a child, Marv was a sharp card player. The State Fair was an anticipated annual event to visit old and new friends, look at displays, and participate in the Salute to Veterans. In 2018, he was honored as a WWII vet at the Red Wilk Bull Event. Marvin served on many boards, including the Wessington School Board. He served as the adjutant of the Watson-Krauter American Legion Post for 35 years and was a 75-year member, active locally and in the state organization. For more than 50 years he served on the Beadle County Weed Board for Whiteside Township. He belonged to the Catholic Order of Forresters, Community Club, and the Wessington Museum. Marvin was a member of Saint Joseph's and Saint Ann's Catholic Churches, being a lector and the bell ringer. In 1968, he was appointed sexton of the Catholic Cemetery and faithfully served in that position for the rest of his life. He volunteered for numerous activities, such as the laying the cement foundation of the American Legion, Housing Development apartments, and the Wessington gymnasium. Three generations of Matthews helped shingle the gym. Preceding him in death were his parents; brother, Ralph and wife, Bertha; and sister, Gladyce and husband, Wilburn Larson.

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Where is Marvin H. Matthews's memorial?
Marvin H. Matthews's memorial is located at: Saint Josephs Catholic Cemetery, Hand County, USA.
When did Marvin H. Matthews death?
Marvin H. Matthews death on 10 Mar 2022 in Wessington, Beadle County, South Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Marvin H. Matthews's memorial?
Latitude: 44.4574400
Longitude: -98.7100400

Family Members:

Parent

Charles Leo Matthews

(1888 - 1975)

Elizabeth M. Dessonville Matthews

(1895 - 1979)

Spouse

Rita M. Naughton Matthews

(unknow - unknow)

Siblings

Gladyce Elizabeth Matthews Larson

(1920 - 2012)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Josephs Catholic Cemetery
Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4574400, -98.7100400

2. Wessington Cemetery
Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4569016, -98.7102966

3. McCord Cemetery
Wessington, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3998500, -98.6673100

4. Sand Creek Cemetery
Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3055800, -98.6791200

5. Beulah Cemetery
Vayland, Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6060982, -98.8060989

6. Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery
Wolsey, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3927994, -98.4985962

7. Rosehill Cemetery
Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2980995, -98.7731018

8. Saint Lawrence Cemetery
Saint Lawrence, Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5292015, -98.9321976

9. Wolsey Cemetery
Wolsey, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4000015, -98.4546967

10. Saint Ann's Cemetery
Miller, Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5222015, -98.9732971

11. G A R Cemetery
Miller, Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5078011, -98.9858017

12. Bonilla Cemetery
Bonilla, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5830994, -98.4835968

13. Molvig Cemetery
Virgil, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2552900, -98.6145900

14. Hillcrest Cemetery
Miller, Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5207000, -99.0006100

15. Garfield Cemetery
Spink County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6622009, -98.5535965

16. Buffalo Cemetery
Spink County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6918983, -98.6853027

17. Sunbeam Cemetery
Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6777992, -98.8407974

18. Burdette Cemetery
Burdette, Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7002983, -98.7869034

19. Earlville Cemetery
Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2118988, -98.6091995

20. Altoona Cemetery
Hitchcock, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.6108017, -98.4113998

21. New Zion Cemetery
Hand County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2043991, -98.8206024

22. Saint Johns Cemetery
Tulare, Spink County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7202988, -98.6600037

23. Virgil Cemetery
Virgil, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2904800, -98.4176700

24. Broadland Catholic Cemetery
Broadland, Beadle County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5005000, -98.3380800