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1909 - 2005
Age: 95
Klobucher, Matt A
Mattawan, MI
Passed away April 21, 2005. Matt was born Sept 21, 1909 near Greening MN, to the late John and Margaret (Zager) Klobucher. The family moved to Texas Township in 1923. Matt was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Martha (Stark), their daughter Jacquelyn Korteway, and 7 of his siblings. He owned the Mattawan Implement Sales and Services in Mattawan until his retirement in 1974. He was a member of the First Congregational Church of Mattawan, Past Master of the Mattawan Masonic Lodge, a life member Eastern Star, and a founding member of the Mattawan Fire Department. Many will remember him as the pine tree planter as he planted over 1 million pine seedlings in Southwest Michigan in the late 70’s. In his later years he worked part-time at the Mattawan Hardware where he loved helping people figure out repairs or projects they were working on. In his garage workshop he became the ‘tractor doctor’ to many of his previous customers where he maintained and later renovated tractors he had sold, some of them to grandparents of the current owners. He leaves, daughters, Darlene (Larry) Goodman, Janette (David) Wilder; grandchildren, Larry (Katharina) Goodman, Laurie (Duane) Schiller, Matt (Mena) Goodman, Martin (Frances) Korteway, Grant (Holly) Korteway, David (Kirstin) Wilder Jr., Marci (Mark) Lazzara; 7 great-grandchildren; a sister, Margaret Kern of TN and many faithful friends who stuck with him to the end. Family will receive friends Monday, April 25th, 4-8 p.m. at the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw. Interment services will be held Tuesday, April 26th at 9:30 a.m. at Harwick Cemetery, Mattawan followed by a Celebration of Life service at 11 a.m. at the First Congregation Church, Mattawan. Luncheon to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Flower Fund at the Congregation Church, the Mattawan Quick Response Team or the charity of your choice. |
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There are currently 7 condolences.
Duane Schiller
dukerdawg@aol.com
Wednesday April 27, 2005 at
12:59 PM
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It was great hearing the stories about Grandpa yesterday. I will miss him a lot. I didn't get to spend that much time with him since Laurie and I liv 2.5 hours away but since I had met Laurie he has been my Grandpa too. He always treated me like one of the family. Both times we bought houses we always came up short of cash. Grandpa to the rescue both times! We paid him back...but he was a saviour in both instances. He lived a great life but we will miss him dearly. I remember one time about 10 years ago we were in Mattawan and popped in to see him. He went to the fridge and grabbed 2 beers and handed me one. He said he hadn't had a beer in years and thought what the heck! I'm 85 years old. I can have a beer! He was an inspiration to all who knew him.
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Rich and Marilee Corwin [Carnes]
rmcorwin@i2k.com
Sunday April 24, 2005 at
5:27 PM
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Sorry to hear of Matt's passing but know he is in a better place.
He was always so good to Walt and Mary Carnes. They send their thoughts and prayers for his family and friends. Our sympathy to all.
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Rich and Marilee Corwin[Carnes]
rmcorwin@i2k.com
Sunday April 24, 2005 at
5:24 PM
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Kathy DeBoer
Sunday April 24, 2005 at
5:47 AM
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Dear Janette, Darlene and the rest of the family,
As you know, your folks were very special to me. The memories go way back to my childhood, 4-H, church, then renting from them when we got out of the navy. Good memories. And yes, he was my tractor doctor, having worked on my Ford 8N as recently as a couple of years ago. I'd call him, and he'd come out and "tweak" the carburetor and she'd run just fine...Although I didn't go to see him enough, I did stop by about a week before he died and we had a nice visit. I am so thankful for that! We'll all miss him. Indeed a very special, kind and gentle, but no nonsense man.
Our deepest sympathy.
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Marilyn "Mimi" Kern
m.mimikern@comcast.net
Saturday April 23, 2005 at
1:31 PM
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Dear Janette and Darlene, I am so sorry about the loss of your dad. I always loved my Uncle Matt. He had such a wonderful attitude and disposition. The world was definitely a better place because he was here. I am sorry that I won't be able to be there for the service, but my thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Marilyn
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Marilyn "Mimi" Kern
m.mimikern@comcast.net
Saturday April 23, 2005 at
1:28 PM
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Dear Janette and Darlene,
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judy bayer
jmeow8@peoplepc.com
Saturday April 23, 2005 at
1:06 PM
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can't tell you how much i'm gonna miss uncle matt. he was one in a million. loved hearing the stories of the "old days" judy
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