Matt J. Lorscheter

 Matthias Matt J. Lorscheter, age 85, of Cassville, passed away on Monday, August 27, 2012, at his home after a long illness. He was born on April 25, 1927, in Cassville, the son of Francis Bink and Eva (Breuer) Lorscheter. Matt attended St. Charles grade school and graduated from Cassville High School in May 1945. He enlisted in the United States Army in June and was stationed in Berlin Germany. After returning from the Army, Matt attended Bayless Business College in Dubuque and then worked for various businesses in Dubuque and Des Moines. On June 20, 1972, Matt was united in marriage to Grace (Hore) Knox. In 1989, he retired from Dairyland Power Plant in Cassville after thirty-four years of employment. Matt was actively involved in the VFW Post No. 7080 and the American Legion Post No. 352 of Cassville. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed sharing the fruits of his labors with family and friends. Matt also enjoyed dancing, playing cards, hunting, fishing, feeding the birds, making wine and traveling. One of his most memorable trips was the Honor Flight of Greater Dubuque to Washington D.C. on October 19, 2010. His greatest enjoyment came from spending time with his family and friends.

Survivors include his loving wife of forty years, Grace Lorscheter, Cassville; his daughter, Lisa (James) Steffl, Watertown; three step-sons, to whom he was Dad: Chad (Joan) Knox, Seattle, WA; Brian (Mary Anne Hansen) Knox, Lancaster; Scott Knox, Schaumburg, IL; a sister, Sr. Eva Marie Lorscheter, Lancaster. He was grandpa to three step-grandsons: Justin Knox, Stillman Knox, and Brandon (Marlea) Knox. He was also a great-grandpa to Brandon and Marleas daughter, Haylie Grace Knox.

Matt was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, September 1, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Charles Catholic Church in Cassville with Father John Meinholz and Father William Seipp officiating. Burial with military honors was in St. Charles Cemetery, Cassville. Family greeted friends on Friday, August 31, 2012, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at St. Charles Catholic Church and on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until time of services at the church. Martin Funeral Home in Cassville is serving the family. In lieu of plants and flowers, a Matt J. Lorscheter memorial fund has been established.