We are sad to announce that on April 22, 2024, at the age of 94, Roger Louis Mathia Sr. of South Bend, Indiana passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his mother Allene D. LaFree; his wife Dorothy (Ciesielski); his daughter Beth Ann Taylor; and his stepsiblings, George LaFree Jr., James LaFree, LaVerna Hesch, Elnora Leininger, Rosemary Gilpin and Florine Baker.

He is survived by : his children, Roger'Beaver' Mathia Jr. (Janet) of South Bend, Greg Mathia (Mindy) of Wyatt and Debra Stevens (Kenny) of Wakarusa; his son-in-law Doug Taylor of Elkhart; and his grandchildren, DJ Houghton, Amber Mathia, Jeremy Houghton, Ben Mathia, Cory Taylor (Jess), Hannah Sebasty (Dustan), Clarissa Taylor (Mike Franklin), Stephanie Heckman (Dustin), Josh Taylor (Becca), Autumn Taylor, Tyler Mathia, Ellayna, Charlotte, Serena, Vanessa, Lyla and Streicher.

Visitation was held on Monday, April 29th 2024 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Tuesday, April 30th 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. A Mass of Christian burial was held on Tuesday, April 30th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church (63568 IN-931, South Bend, IN 46614). A graveside service was held on Tuesday, April 30th 2024 at the Mount Calvary Cemetery/Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church (63568 IN-931, South Bend, IN 46614).

In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Roger L. Mathia Sr. may be donated to Riley Hospital for Children, 705 Riley Hospital Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46202.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Palmer Funeral Homes