Skip to main content

Frank Matus

Frank Herbert Matus, 96, Beaver Creek, died Sunday, July 22, 2001, at Merrill Pioneer Hospital in Rock Rapids, Iowa.

Memorial services were Wednesday, July 25, at Palisade Lutheran Church in Garretson, S.D.

Frank Matus was born to Reinhold and Louise (Holfelt) Matus on March 22, 1905, in Rockville, Conn. He attended school in rural Hinton, Iowa.

He married Amy Aaker on May 5, 1928, in rural Ruthton. After their marriage the couple farmed in rural Ruthton before moving to the farm in Rock County in 1943. They retired in 1970.

Mr. Matus was a member of Palisade Lutheran Church and the Sons of Norway.

Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Donald and LaVonne Matus, Luverne, Dale and Darlene Matus, Beaver Creek, and Charles and Dorthea Matus, Tinley Park, Ill.; nine grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

Mr. Matus was preceded in death by his parents, his twin brother, William Matus, and two sisters, Ruth Bunning and Gertrude Andresen.

Dingmann Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Luverne, was in charge of arrangements.

You must log in to continue reading. Log in or subscribe today.