Mattox, Richard R. (1939 - 2016)
MATTOX, MUELLER, TENNIGKEIT, HIPNAR, WHITMORE, ARMSTRONG
Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 11/27/2016 at 15:55:21
Name of deceased: Richard Ronald Mattox
Aged: 77 yrs, 7 mo, 18 days
Residence: Earling, IA (formerly of Shelby, IA)
Born: March 27, 1939; rural Shelby, IA
Died: Nov. 14, 2016; Myrtue Medical Center, Harlan, IA
Funeral services: Friday, Nov. 18, 2016; First Presbyterian Church, Shelby, IA; burial was in the Shelby Cemetery, Shelby, IA
Survived by: Wife of 53 years, Carol Mattox of Shelby, IA; daughter, Laura Tennigkeit of Underwood, IA; son, Michael (spouse, Shelly) Mattox of Brooklyn Park, MN; brother, Marland Mattox of Omaha, NE; sister, Marlene (spouse, Glen) Hipnar of Shelby, IA; grandchildren, Mason Tennigkeit, Austin Tennigkeit, Paige Tennigkeit, Kurt Mattox, and Kaitlyn Mattox; nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends
Predeceased by: Parents, Warren and Mae (nee Mueller) Mattox; sister-in-law, Dorothy Mattox; niece, Patti Whitmore; nephew, Ashley Mattox; son-in-law, Mark Tennigkeit
Education: attended school in Shelby, IA and participated in sports; he was a member of the basketball teams which went to State in 1956 and 1957. He graduated with the Class of 1958.
Religious affiliation: Member, First Presbyterian Church, Shelby, IA; had served on the Church Council there
Military service: U. S. Army, 1959 – 1962; received the honor of being Soldier of the Month
Marriage: Carol Joan Armstrong; Jan. 27, 1963; Congregational Church, Fontanelle, IA
Employment: After his marriage, he helped with his family’s farm and trucking business in Shelby, IA. He later took over the farming operation, along with various ag-related jobs. In addition, he worked for Farm Service Cooperative for 10 years; he retired in July 2002.
Hobbies/Interests: Nascar fan; enjoyed college basketball and football; morning coffee with friends; traveling, having been to all 50 states, Canada, Mexico, the Panama Canal, and the western Caribbean; especially enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s’ activities
Sources: harlanonlilne.com; kjan.com; burmeisterjohannsen.com
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