"To Aunt Nancy and cousins Scott, Laura, Sue, and Chad. We were so very sorry to hear about the passing of Uncle Emil. I have fond memories of uncle Emil playing along with uncle Mert 1972 thru 1975. Your father will be missed. Patrick and Kelly Graves and Family."
In loving memory of
Emil F. Matuszewski
July 13, 1934 - October 14, 2011
Emil F. Matuszewski, of Antigo, died Friday, October 14, 2011 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was 77 years old. He was born on July 13, 1934 in Antigo, a son of the late John and Mary (Fiala) Matuszewski. He married Nancy Sekaney on November 28, 1964 at St. Hyacinth Catholic Church. She survives.
Mr. Matuszewski served in the United States Army. He raised black angus beef cattle and was employed at Lockwood Corporation as a branch foreman for 17 years and then at Amron Corporation in the maintenance department retiring in 2003.
He was a member of the Lily Sno-birds Club and the Langlade County 4-H and FFA Market Animal Committee.
He enjoyed woodworking, hunting, fishing, playing guitar and singing in a number of country western bands.
In addition to his wife survivors include four children, Scott (Penny) Matuszewski, Deerbrook, Laura (Tim) Husnick, Antigo, Susan Degen, Waupaca and Chad (Tiffany) Matuszewski, Bryant; nine grandchildren, Madeline and Isabelle Matuszewski, Jacob and Hannah Husnick, Emily, Ava and Alivia Degen, Dakota and Dylan Matuszewski; three sisters, Mary (Harold) Seis, Antigo, Helen Morrissey, Antigo and Rosemary (Edward) Wilcenski, Waukesha; and two brothers, Edward Matuszewski, Red Granite and John (Mary Ann) Matuszewski, Milwaukee.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Raymon and Joseph Matuszewski; and a sister, Cecelia Starr.
A funeral Mass will be held on Monday at 10:30 a.m. at SS Mary & Hyacinth Catholic Church. Entombment will take place in Queen of Peace Mausoleum. Visitation will be 3:30 - 8 p.m. on Sunday and 9 - 10 a.m. on Monday at the Bradley Funeral Home. A parish wake service will be held at 4 p.m.
Tributes
"To Nancy and Family, Emil will be missed by so many. Hoping you find some comfort in those who support you through this very sad time. So now... let those guitar and mandolins play, Emil and Mert playing their favorite country tunes once again! "
"Laura, Tim and family. Although I did not know your father I feel your lose. May his memories live on through you and your entire family With Deepest Sympathy Tim & Debbie Shay"
"Emil and I worked together at Amron for 20+years and he was the most talented maintenance man I had ever seen. His designing and building skills were unmatched. So sad to hear this news and I will miss my friend."
"Emil, All week I have been thinking of one of your favorite songs, 'I Still Miss Someone'. I will always hear you singing this and I am sure Mert will be playing mandolin with you, and Elaine will be there too. Love you. Barb"