Gerald D. Matthews

Visitation: 2 to 8 PM, Sunday

Services: 11 AM, Monday

Gerald D. Matthews Gerald D. Matthews, 86, of Elberfeld, passed away Thursday evening, March 27, 2008 at his home with his family at his side. Gerald was born November 21, 1921 in Wadesville to George and Ida Matthews. He retired from driving a school bus for the Warrick County School Corporation, along with his wife Rosemary, after 38 years. During his life, he also owned a feed grinding business and worked at Wilson's Lumber Yard and Elberfeld Block Company. Gerald was a W W II veteran, serving in the U S Army in Germany with the 97th. Signal Battalion 3rd. Army, and was a member of American Legion Post 351. He was a member of the Elberfeld Fire Department for over 55 years. He was also a Scout Master for many years. He was a member of the Lynnville Masonic Lodge 396. Gerald is survived by his wife of over 64 years, Rosemary (Sharp) Matthews; sons, Steven D. Matthews and wife, Barbara of Evansville, David Matthews and wife, Brenda of St. Louis, Gerald D. Matthews, II of Elberfeld, and Rollie Matthews and wife, Tracee of Elberfeld; one brother, Russell Matthews and wife, Peggy of Evansville; nine grandchildren, Steven, II, Eric and Sarah Matthews, Tracie and Brian Matthews, Leza Schoettlin and Jay Matthews, and Mandy Kirsch and Tara Greenlee; step-grandson, Kirk Evans; 6 great-grandchildren. Gerald was preceded in death by a sister Mildred Colvin. Services will be 11 a.m. Monday, March 31, 2008 at Zion United Church of Christ in Elberfeld. Reverend Rick Bender and Pastor Steve Oeth will officiate. Burial will be in Blue Grass Cemetery with military graveside services conducted by American Legion Post 351. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, March 30, 2008 with a Masonic service at 7 p.m. at the Titzer Family Funeral Homes ~ Volkman Chapel 2nd. & Elm Streets, Elberfeld, Indiana. Additional visitation will be Monday 10 a.m. to time of service at the church. Condolences may be made online at www.titzerfuneralhomes.com.