Klaus Herbert "Herb" Matthes's obituary , Passed away on July 19, 2025 in Bay City, Michigan

Klaus Herbert "Herb" Matthes

August 6, 1939 - July 19, 2025 (85 years old)

Bay City, Michigan

Klaus Herbert "Herb" Matthes's obituary , Passed away on July 19, 2025 in Bay City, Michigan

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gephart Funeral Home Inc

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Klaus Herbert "Herb" Matthes

August 6, 1939 - July 19, 2025 (85 years old)

Bay City, Michigan

Klaus Herbert Matthes Obituary

In loving memory of Klaus Herbert Matthes (Bay City, Michigan), who departed this world on July 19, 2025 at the age of 85. Klaus Herbert leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Klaus Herbert Matthes to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Herbert Matthes and Maria Matthes (Hille). He is survived by: his wife Lois (Retreat); his children, David Matthes, Lori Appold (Daryl), Susan Lewis (Michael) and Daniel Matthes (Shannon); his grandchildren, Matthew Appold (Samantha Scola), Alexandria Appold (Joseph Foret), Emily EauClaire, Trevor Matthes and Donovan Matthes; and his brother-in-law Ryan Nagy (Pat).

Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 24th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Friday, July 25th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. A funeral service will be held on Friday, July 25th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. Paul Lutheran Church of Frankenlust (6094 Westside Saginaw Rd, Bay City, MI 48706). A burial will be held on Friday, July 25th 2025 at the St. Paul Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in Herb's name to the St. Paul Ministry Center or the Toni and Trish House.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gephart Funeral Home Inc



Thu

July 24

Visitation

2:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Gephart Funeral Home
201 W Midland St, Bay City, MI 48706

Fri

July 25

Visitation

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

St. Paul Lutheran Church of Frankenlust
6094 Westside Saginaw Rd, Bay City, MI 48706

Fri

July 25

Funeral service

11:00 AM

St. Paul Lutheran Church of Frankenlust
6094 Westside Saginaw Rd, Bay City, MI 48706

Fri

July 25

Burial

St. Paul Cemetery

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