It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Arnold R. Matje of Clinton, Iowa, who passed away at the age of 89, on August 6, 2022. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Arnold R. Matje to show support.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Carl Matje and Gertrude Matje (Licht). He is survived by : his wife Evelyn Leibert; and his children, Melanie Peterson (Matthew) of Camanche, Michael Matje (Karen) of Clinton and Matthew Matje of Clinton. He is also survived by five grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to Christ Episcopal Church or the family.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Pape Funeral Home

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August 11, 2022

KAREN SUE GOODELL wrote a sympathy message

“I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER UNCLE ARNIE WANTING TO BE A PART OF MY LIFE. WHEN OUR FAMILY WAS GOING TO TREK BACK TO CLINTON FOR A VISIT HE'D WANT TO KNOW THE DATE WE'D BE FLYING IN. HE WAS ALWAYS QUICK TO FIND OUT WHERE RANDY AND I COULD MEET WITH HIM AND AUNT EVIE FOR DINNER, UNCLE ARNIE HELPED ME TO RELIVE CHILDHOOD MEMORIES LIKE DRIVES TO ALL THE CEMETARIES WHERE MATJE LOVED ONES WERE LAID TO REST. IT WAS FUN REMINESCING ALL ALONG THE WAY. UNCLE ARNIE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. KAREN GOODELL”