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Richard George “Dick” Matt

Birth	:	24 Jan 1930 Boone, Boone County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	6 Oct 2017 Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Sacred Heart Cemetery, Boone, Boone County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.0485992, -93.9163971
Description	:	Richard 'Dick' Matt, age 87 of Ames, died October 6, 2017, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. Richard George Matt was born in Boone, Iowa, on January 24, 1930, the son of William and Mary (Wilt) Matt. He graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Boone in 1948. Dick then enlisted with the United States Air Force in 1948, and served during the Korean War. He was discharged in 1952 with the rank of Staff Sergeant. Following his discharge, Dick attended DeVry Institute in Chicago, Illinois, and graduated in 1954 with an engineering degree. On November... Read More	Richard 'Dick' Matt, age 87 of Ames, died October 6, 2017, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. Richard George Matt was born in Boone, Iowa, on January 24, 1930, the son of William and Mary (Wilt) Matt. He graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Boone in 1948. Dick then enlisted with the United States Air Force in 1948, and served during the Korean War. He was discharged in 1952 with the rank of Staff Sergeant. Following his discharge, Dick attended DeVry Institute in Chicago, Illinois, and graduated in 1954 with an engineering degree. On November 10, 1956, Dick married Priscilla Paulson at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Ames, Iowa. In 1954, Dick began working as an engineer for WOI AM/FM radio and television in Ames. He retired from WOI in 1992. Dick enjoyed fishing, golfing, was an avid Iowa State Cyclones fan, and a member of the American Legion, Post #37 of Ames,. His family and his faith were very important to him. He loved being a grandpa and great-grandpa. Dick worked as a physical education teacher at St. Cecilia School; was a member of the Knights of Columbus Zachary Kucin Council #2230 of Ames; the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, the 263 Dowling Assembly of Des Moines; he served as Grand Knight of the Zachary Kucin Council; District Deputy and State Deputy of the Knights of Columbus; State Membership Director and State Program Director; and Master of the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus for the State of Iowa. Dick also loved to perform volunteer work, particularly for Special Olympics. He was awarded a charter membership in the Volunteer Hall of Fame for the State of Iowa. He is preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Stephen Matt; a sister, Joanne Baldus; sister-in-law, Judy Matt and brother-in-law, Joe Baldus. Dick is survived by his wife, Priscilla of Ames; two sons, Richard Matt and wife, Victoria McCullough-Matt of Grayslake, Illinois, and John Matt and wife, Traci of Roeland Park, Kansas; two daughters, Monica Argotsinger and husband, Ron of Aurora, Colorado, and Cecilia Henrich and husband, Tom of Le Mars; 13 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three brothers, Bill Matt and wife, Joan of Houston, Texas, Tom Matt and wife, Janet of Boone, and Jim Matt of Leavenworth, Kansas; a sister, Joyce Gibbs and husband, Jack of Omaha, Nebraska; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

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Richard George “Dick” Matt's memorial is located at: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Boone, Boone County, USA.
When did Richard George “Dick” Matt death?
Richard George “Dick” Matt death on 6 Oct 2017 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Richard George “Dick” Matt's memorial?
Latitude: 42.0485992
Longitude: -93.9163971

Family Members:

Parent

William R Matt

(1900 - 1966)

Mary Martha Wilt Matt

(1906 - 1988)

Siblings

Mary Joanne Matt Baldus

(1926 - 2014)

Joyce Elaine Matt Gibbs

(1934 - 2019)

James David Matt Sr.

(1941 - 2020)

Stephen Paul Matt

(1943 - 1949)

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Coordinate: 42.0485992, -93.9163971

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16. Sparks Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9728012, -93.9191971

17. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9618988, -93.9492035

18. Saint Johns Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0344000, -94.0407000

19. Hull Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9603004, -93.8664017

20. Glenwood Cemetery
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21. Schlicht Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1444200, -93.9780100

22. Swede Valley Lutheran Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9770000, -94.0285000

23. Boone County Poor Farm Cemetery
Boone County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1591100, -93.9159000

24. Maas Cemetery
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