Mathew “Matt” Mattison, 92, of Amberg, WI, succumbed to health failures while being attended to at the Aurora Medical in Green Bay and has gone home to share his eternal life with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ., on Saturday, August 22 nd , 2026. As he was crossing life’s bridge to the afterlife, Jesus was there as promised, to escort him and show him the glories of heaven of which we can’t even imagine. As he entered through the glorious gates, we are assured that he was met there by his beloved family and friends all sharing in a joyous homecoming celebration of another of God’s good and faithful servants.
Matt was one of seven children born to Matt (Matti) and Ruth (Port) Mattison, all raised in the small town of Amberg that Matt loved so much. All the children, five boys (Raymond, Glenn, Alvin, Matt, Kenny) and girls (Ruby, Dorothy) would end up having significant influences on Amberg as they reached their adult years, Matt being no exception. Matt would serve his town for over seventy years in multiple capacities, from Fire Chief to Town Chairman, of which, “Mr. Amberg” served for 42 years. He was always giving to his town.
Matt started his working vocation as a self-employed logger in Amberg, cutting and hauling pulpwood to the local mills. A few years later, his uncle and his father-in-law would introduce him to the ironworking trade, a profession that he would make one of his career choices. Construction work would pay well, but often there were layoffs between jobs, so Matt would continue to log in the off times, as well as start to develop his “hobby ranch”. Ironworking also offered Matt the opportunity to purchase some heavy equipment which he loved to operate but never made a business of. Very few other things could put a smile on Matt’s face as when he had the diesel smoke rolling as he was pushing huge yards of dirt with his bulldozer.
“Hard work is good for the body and soul” was one of Matt’s lifelong mottos, and he definitely lived what he believed. If he had what some call “spare time”, he would fill it helping others with their projects or help the township with its maintenance and repair issues, all at no cost to those he was helping. Matt’s legacy was built on hard work and friendship.
Although work of some sort held a big place in Matt’s life, his first love was his wife, “Mitzi”, whom he shared just shy of seventy years together, his family, and the extended families. Virginia (Mitzi) preceded Matt in death just over four years ago, but is now happily joined with him again, sharing their heavenly mansion.
After living on this earth for 92 years, Matt was preceded in death by many beloved family members and friends. He was the last surviving member of the family he was raised with. His immediate family survivors include his son and daughter-in-law (Matt and Sheryl (Sam) Mattison; his daughter Kim Mattison; and his daughter Jody Renikow, whose husband Carl just recently passed. He has three surviving grandchildren (Matt and spouse Kelly Mattison, Cody Renikow, and Matti Renikow), three great grandchildren (Emily and spouse Zack Ridgely, AJ Mattison, Paige Mattison), and three great, great grandchildren (Olivia, Cory, and Delaney Ridgely).
Friends may call at the United Presbyterian Church on Friday, September 4th, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with funeral services and burial services to follow. Luncheon will be served at the Amberg Community Center directly after the services at the cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund will be established.
Matt will be missed by many and his firm handshake and great hugs remembered for a long time.
