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Melvin Leo “Mel” Matt

Birth	:	25 Jul 1930 Saint Olaf, Clayton County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	17 Jun 2016 Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Joseph Cemetery, Garnavillo, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.8628006, -91.2502975
Description	:	Melvin Leo Matt, age 85, of Des Moines, formerly of Garnavillo IA, died Friday, June 17, 2016, at Taylor Hospice House in Des Moines, IA. He was born on July 25, 1930 on the Matt family farm near St. Olaf to Leo and Rose Matt. Melvin attended grade school at St. Joseph's Catholic School in Garnavillo and then attended and graduated from the Monona Public High School in 1948. After high school, Melvin served his country proudly with the United States... Read More	Melvin Leo Matt, age 85, of Des Moines, formerly of Garnavillo IA, died Friday, June 17, 2016, at Taylor Hospice House in Des Moines, IA. He was born on July 25, 1930 on the Matt family farm near St. Olaf to Leo and Rose Matt. Melvin attended grade school at St. Joseph's Catholic School in Garnavillo and then attended and graduated from the Monona Public High School in 1948. After high school, Melvin served his country proudly with the United States Air Force 55th Strategic Recon Squadron from 1951 till he received his honorable discharge in 1955. On November 23, 1957, Melvin was united in marriage with Ruby Barron at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cathedral in Oklahoma City, OK. Melvin was a lifelong devoted Catholic and a member of the St. Olaf American Legion Post #0388 and the Knights of Columbus in the Garnavillo/Elkader division. Mel loved gardening and his many quiet hours on his tractor working his farmland. He was a military history buff and had fond memories of his time in the Air Force and his Harley Davidson motorcycle rides. His friends and family and much loved wife Ruby, recall his gentle kindness, patience and humor. Melvin will be forever loved and cherished by his six children, Barbara (Paul) Baeuchle of Leavenworth, KS, Ed (Jackie) Matt of West Des Moines, IA, Elaine (Brad) Schaffner of Northfield, MN, Denise (Michael) Nash of Indianapolis, IN, Dan Matt of Wichita Falls, TX & Sharon (Chris) Matt Atkins of Metuchen, NJ; nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren; one brother, Harold Matt of Elkader and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife; brother, Father Irwin Matt; sister, Evelyn Stubbe and twin sister Mildred Sprunck. Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home Garnavillo, Iowa

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Where is Melvin Leo “Mel” Matt's memorial?
Melvin Leo “Mel” Matt's memorial is located at: Saint Joseph Cemetery, Garnavillo, Clayton County, USA.
When did Melvin Leo “Mel” Matt death?
Melvin Leo “Mel” Matt death on 17 Jun 2016 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Melvin Leo “Mel” Matt's memorial?
Latitude: 42.8628006
Longitude: -91.2502975

Family Members:

Parent

Leo Mathias Matt

(1897 - 1935)

Rose Suzanne Gebhart Matt

(1900 - 1975)

Spouse

Ruby Mary Barron Matt

(1934 - 2016)

Siblings

Harold Edward “Shorty” Matt

(1924 - 2015)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Garnavillo, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8628006, -91.2502975

2. Garnavillo Community Cemetery
Garnavillo, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8656000, -91.2422100

3. Garnavillo Cemetery
Garnavillo, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8660300, -91.2390100

4. McClelland Cemetery
Garnavillo, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8249879, -91.2084641

5. Clayton Center Cemetery
Clayton Center, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8841705, -91.3225021

6. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Clayton Center, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8841705, -91.3249969

7. Pioneer Rock Cemetery
Ceres, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8230591, -91.1863937

8. Clayton Cemetery
Clayton, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9043999, -91.1641998

9. Saint Michael Cemetery
Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8055992, -91.1802979

10. County Home Cemetery
Clayton Center, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8916702, -91.3499985

11. Tangeman Family Cemetery
Garnavillo, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8580000, -91.1420000

12. Krumm Cemetery
Garber, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7913760, -91.3023559

13. Colony Catholic Cemetery (Defunct)
Read Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8830000, -91.3580000

14. Borcherding Cemetery
Jefferson Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8182983, -91.1414032

15. National Cemetery
National, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9536018, -91.2902985

16. Meenan Cemetery
Communia, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7999862, -91.3584693

17. Storck Cemetery
Guttenberg, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7694335, -91.1834638

18. Saint Paula Cemetery
Osterdock, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7635994, -91.1992035

19. Old Garber Cemetery
Garber, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7560005, -91.2580032

20. Elkader Cemetery
Elkader, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8541718, -91.4000015

21. Hartman Cemetery
Cox Creek Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8155360, -91.3880840

22. Harford Cemetery
Wyalusing, Grant County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9401000, -91.1401800

23. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Elkader, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8488998, -91.4021988

24. Communia Cemetery
Volga Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7868996, -91.3630981