Gerald Wayne Mathison Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Gerald Wayne Mathison of Astoria, South Dakota, who passed away at the age of 81, on March 28, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gerald Wayne Mathison to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Adolph Mathison and Bernice Mathison (Johnson); his wife Janice Tyler; his in-laws, Bud and Doris Tyler; his brother-in-law Dennis Sik; and his brother Arnold "Ozzie" (Janice Mathison).

He is survived by: his children, Kelly Mathison (Tammy) of Hendricks, MN, Paula Mathison of Hendricks, MN and Sharla Benz (James) of Hendricks, MN; his grandchildren, Erika Mathison Mikah (Nate Gorter), Nicole Mathison (Ross Quail), Kyle Mathison (Payton Gamrak), Chelsey Bellrichard (Trevor) and Austin Benz; his great grandchildren, Jace, Penelope, Dahlia Bellrichard, Jaxen Brammer and Elliana Monnier; and his sister-in-law Patty Sik. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, extended family members, friends and co-workers.

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