Matthew L. King, 67, of Kenosha, passed away Monday, June 9th, 2008, at his residence. Born in Escanaba, MI, on February 9, 1941, he was the son of the late Arthur John and Mildred Ethel (Martinson) King. Matthew was a graduate of Iron Mountain High School in Iron Mountain, MI, and moved to Kenosha in 1971. He entered the U.S. Army on November 5, 1959, was honorably discharged on January 25, 1962, and received the Good Conduct Medal. He then served in the U.S. Army Reserves until November 4, 1965. On July 2, 1964, he married Donna Schlemmer in Chicago, IL. He had been employed by Cherry Electric as a technician, retiring in 2003. Matthew attended Lord of Life Lutheran Church. He enjoyed stamp collecting, bingo and fishing and also playing cards, chess, and guitar. Surviving is his wife, Donna of Kenosha; a son, Kevin (Heather) King of Las Vegas, NV; a daughter, Candace (Travis) Dykes of Naples, FL; a sister, Lois (Ron) Kern of Escanaba, MI; two brothers, Edward (Arlene) King of Escanaba, MI, and Raymond (Judy) King of Lynchburg, VA; six nieces; eight nephews; and several great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Anita Jamison. A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 27th, at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Union Grove, WI, at 11:00 a.m.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Matthew's Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Viota Learsch Aeschlimann
Donna and Family,Please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss. Matt was my supervisor when we worked together at Cherry (on Sunset in Waukegan) a very long time ago. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Viota
Marian North
June 16, 2008
To Donna and all the family: Staff at Hospice Advantage extend our deepest sympathy to you all in your loss. We are available to serve you during the year ahead as you go forward from this great change in your lives. God Bless You!
Meaney Franklin
June 13, 2008
Donna,I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time. My deepest sympathy.Meaney Franklin
Vickie Ellis
June 13, 2008
I am so sorry to hear Matt is gone, my sympathies to the family. I too worked with Matt at Cherry, he was more then a coworker, he was a good friend. I enjoyed his humor, I smoked thousands of cigarettes with him and I deeply respected his knowledge and contributions to Cherry. After Matt retired we kept in touch sporadically through email, I will miss his jokes and him asking me what's "snew".
Diane & Mitch Mitsven
June 13, 2008
Mitch and I worked with Matt at Cherry from 1968 until he retired. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.God Bless,Diane & Mitch
John Kontz
June 12, 2008
Donna and Family I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with Matt for many years at Cherry. He was a good friend and enjoyable to work with.John Kontz
Sandie Ravera
June 12, 2008
Donna and family, Please except my deepest sympathy for your loss.Sandie Ravera