William "Bill" Leonard Matthaei

Birth date: Apr 30, 1947 Death date: Jun 5, 2024

William “Bill” Leonard Matthaei passed away peacefully on June 5, 2024 in Fargo, ND. Bill was born on April 30, 1947 in Tacoma, WA to Charles and Helen Matthaei and grew up in the Puget Sound area with his two younger brothers, F Read Obituary

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Bonnie Hollingsworth

19w ago

in honor of William.

Dear Joan,
I am so saddened to find out that Bill passed on to his Heavenly Home last year. I’m not sad for him! He’s exactly where our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, promised that he would be! Enjoy those golden streets, my friend, and enjoy the sky today with no smog or turpenid mist! You were such an enthusiastic environmentalist!
I met Bill during Summer Quarter of my junior year at UW. We spent some time canoe paddling and some mountain hiking that year. Bill was a great help with the girl I was care-taking who was in a wheelchair. His assistance was integral when he allowed Winnie the joy of taking a ferry trip to Victoria. We couldn’t have gone without him and Winnie’s mother was forever grateful. There were no ADA standards back then!
I just wanted you to know how delighted I am that Bill met Jesus. He was not much interested in Spiritual things back when I knew him. I look forward to seeing him in Heaven.
Blessings on you, Joan, as you navigate life without Bill. He is a wonderful friend and a special human being. You got a good one!
Sincerely,
Bonnie Hollingsworth
1026 Falcon Road
Camano Island, WA
98282

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Gordon Arnold

31w ago

I served with Bill as a Navy officer in Iceland.
He and I double dated two American school teachers with the dependent education program of the Department of Defense. It was my first date with a woman who I now share 54 years of happy marriage, including two daughters. For me it was a wonderful time. My experience and memories of Bill at that time mirror the story shared in his obituary.

Hal Miller

73w ago

Bill, like Chuck and Helen, will always be remembered as a friendly, gracious, intelligent businessman who’s love for Joan, Peter and Elizabeth and their families propelled him to be successful in the milling business. It was our privilege to know him.
Fondly,
Hal and Mary Miller

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