Charles A. Matteson

Passed away on November 30, 2018 surrounded by family and friends at home. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was a friend to many. He believed absence from the body is to be present in the Lord.

He was born in Gordon, Nebraska on September 3, 1928. He was raised on the farm his father homesteaded, after emigrating from Sweden, north of Gordon. After graduating from high school, he joined the Army and served in the Korean War. When discharged he went back to Gordon. Charlie married Donna Parks and they raised a family while farming.

He eventually sold the farm and moved to Edgemont, SD and started Matteson Ford. Charlie had the business for six years then sold it and moved to Wyoming to start his years in oil.

On July 4, 1981 he married Virginia Atteberry ( Jynnie). They had many happy years together. In 1995 they traveled to Alaska to visit their daughter, Cheryl, and stayed. Charlie was always an Alaska dreamer! He worked at Wal Mart for 19 years.

Charlie and Jynnie enjoyed serving the Lord at the Mat-Su Evangelical Covenant Church. He also enjoyed going for rides to see the mountains and scenery. Old cars, coin collecting, fishing and hunting were also a big part of Charlie’s life.

He is survived by his wife Virginia, children; Cheryl Nichols (Bill), Sharon Roller (Richard), Judi Claussen (Gregg), Charlie Matteson (Jeannie), ten grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. On Jynnie’s side of the family; sister Terry (Andy) Shumway, nephew Mike and sons Josh, Jake and Jessie, Nephew Shannon (Kim) and children Kaylee and Carson, Niece Tammy (Eric) Holmberg, son Austin (Tiffany) and Colten and great-great nephew Ronen.

His memorial service was at Mat-Su Evangelical Covenant Church at 2pm on 12/8/18.