Visitation:
An hour prior to the service
Parrott & Wood Chapel of Memories
965 Home Plaza
Waterloo, IA 50701
Funeral Service:
Tuesday, July 11, 2017, at 10:30 AM
Parrott & Wood Chapel of Memories
965 Home Plaza
Waterloo, IA 50701
Burial:
Garden of Memories
Luncheon:
Following burial at the
Cedar Bible Church
717 Green Avenue
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Donald Raymond Matthias was born in Denver, Iowa, on February 25, 1936, son of Herman and Amanda (Beckel) Matthias. He was married to Bettie Crain on November 21, 1959 at the Cedar Bible Church in Cedar Falls. Donald lived in the Waterloo/Cedar Falls areas all of his life. He worked for Platt’s Nursery for 10 years and at the John Deere Foundry for 26 years before retiring in 1991. He also served as a deacon at the Cedar Bible Church. Donald died at the age of 81 on Saturday, July 8, 2017, at his home.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, John; 5 sisters; and 3 brothers. Donald is survived by his wife of 57 years; his sons: Kenneth of Waterloo, Michael (Janet) of Waterloo, and Brian; 4 grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
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