Carl “Bud” “Governor” Matthies, 89, of New Richland, MN passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2012 in Bullhead City, AZ. Services will be held on June 13, 2012, at 3 p.m. at the First Congregational Church in New Richland.
Carl was born June 19, 1922 In New Richland, MN to Carl F. and Bertha (Halvorson) Matthies. He was a retired farmer and operated the road grader for New Richland Township for many years. He was a former Lion’s Club member and a bowling team member.
Carl loved to hunt in Wyoming, travel the country and relax at his favorite casinos. He made many friends as he went through life.
His family will truly miss him which includes son Steven (Mary) Matthies of Lakeside, AZ; daughter Wendy Linderman of Bullhead City, AZ; grandchildren Stephen Matthies of Red Wing, MN, Michele Matthies Graunke of Victoria, MN, Chris Matthies of Chaska, MN, Eric Matthies of Chaska, MN and Jesse Linderman, Surprise, AZ; great grandchildren Danielle, Anthony, Nicole, Amy, Miranda, Lucas, Emma, Hayley and Christopher.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife Jeanne Marie (Christensen) Matthies; brothers Otto, Fred, Orville, and Ralph; sisters Cora, Ella, Elsie and Clara; and great grandchild Brandon Matthies.
