Matthew Paul Wageman 1984-2002

WAGEMAN, WINGATE, FAITH

Posted By: Lori Clark (email)
Date: 11/18/2002 at 12:57:34

Gay & Ciha Funeral & Cremation Service– Iowa City – (319) 338-1132
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West Branch Times

West Branch Dateline:

Matthew Paul Wageman, age 18 of West Branch died Friday evening, November 15, 2002 from injuries suffered in an automobile accident east of Iowa City, which also claimed the lives of two of his friends.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, November 22, 2002 at the Bethany Lutheran Church in West Branch with the Reverends Howard Vrankin and Scot Patrick officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 7pm Thursday at the First United Methodist Church in West Branch. A memorial fund has been established in Matthew’s memory. Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service of Iowa City is caring for Matthew’s services and his family.

Matthew was born February 6, 1984, the son of Tim Wageman and Susan (Wingate) Faith. He attended and graduated West Branch High School with the class of 2002. While in school, he was active in chorus, drama, set design and stage manager of theatre, also involved in FFA and football. To his many friends and family, he will be remembered for his big heart.

His family includes his parents, Tim and Becky Wageman, and Susan and Gary Faith all of West Branch; Grandmothers, Laney Wingate of Iowa City, Marjorie Faith of Woodburn; grandfather, Keith H. Wilson of Solon; brothers, John of San Antonio, TX, David and Michael of West Branch, Jacob Wildman of West Branch, Robert Faith of Newton, Daniel Faith, and Joshua Faith of Wapello, Jeremy Faith of Des Moines, Kelly Faith of West Liberty; sisters, Jillian Wildman of West Branch, Tracy Haskins of Tacoma, WA, Melissa and Julie Faith of Des Moines; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Matt was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Roy Wageman, Reverend Roy Wingate, grandmother, Dorothy Wageman; and uncle, Gary Wageman.