We were informed that Al Matters passed away this week, We will post more details and the funeral arrangements as we hear them
Obituary
Eldon “Al” L. Matter, age 79, of Castalia, died Friday night, July 26, at his residence. He was born August 24, 1933, in Sandusky, to Ernest and Leona (Hackenburg) Matter, and was a 1952 graduate of Sandusky High School.
He joined the U. S. Army in 1954, proudly serving until being honorably discharged in 1956. He was employed by New Departure Hyatt for 41 years, retiring in 1993, and was the Leader of the Sheet Metal Workers for many years. Al was a member of St. Stephen United Church of Christ, Sandusky Amvets, Sandusky American Legion, Kelleys Island VFW, Fort Myers Beach Moose Club, and a longtime member of the Sandusky Power Squadron, serving as Rendezvous Chairman for many years.
Al most enjoyed spending time with his family and friends at the boathouse, going to Fort Myers Beach in the winter, and a good joke. He was an avid boater, hunter, and fisherman. Al will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 58 years, Nancy (Maley) Matter, whom he married December 23, 1954; son Steve Matter of Sandusky; daughter Deb “Susie” Scott and special son-in-law Terry Scott of Sandusky; granddaughters Tami Scott of Sandusky, and Traci (Brad) Beaverson of Bradner, OH; great granddaughter Riley Beaverson, and expected great granddaughter, Skylar Beaverson; sister Janice (Richard) Halishak of Seven Hills, OH; as well as a host of nieces and nephews, other relatives and good friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers Lowell (in infancy), Walter, Millard, Russell, Harold, and Myron Matter; and sister Joanne Streidl.
Friends may call from 5-8 pm Tuesday, July 30, in the Ransom Funeral Home, 610 S. Washington St., Castalia, where services will be held at 10:00 am Wednesday, July 31, with the Rev. Jerald Fenske officiating. Entombment will be in Meadow Green Memorial Park, with the American Legion Post 83 conducting military honors.
In lieu of flowers, the family politely requests memorials be made to Stein Hospice Service, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, OH 44870, Margaretta Township Fire and Rescue, 113 South Ave., Castalia, OH 44824, or a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.ransomfuneralhome.com