Carl William Matteck, Jr. (C.W.) was born Dec.
2, 1931, in Taylor, to Carl Sr. and Edna Zieschang Matteck. He departed for his heavenly home Nov.
16, 2022, while at his home in Lake Jackson.
C. W. spent his early years in Taylor and upon high school graduation, he attended Texas Lutheran College (now TLU) and later completed his education at The University of Texas at Austin.
In June 1955, he married Lois Klattenhoff at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Pflugerville.
They moved to Lake Jackson in 1956 for C.W. to pursue a career at Dow Chemical.
Following his retirement, they enjoyed traveling, bird watching, fishing, gardening and volunteering at His Love Counseling Services and the San Bernard and Brazoria National Wildlife Refuges. They were always active in their Christian faith.
They celebrated 48 years together. Early Lake Jackson residents will remember Matteck’s Food Market, owned by his parents, where the whole family worked.
C.W. loved music and it remained a large part of his life beginning at age four with piano lessons. He began to play for worship services at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Taylor, while in high school. He played clarinet in the Taylor High School band and served as drum major, drum major at Texas Lutheran College, and as a band member of the Texas Longhorn Band. He continued to play organ and piano for countless worship services, weddings, funerals and choir accompaniments. He also accompanied his granddaughter for UIL Solo and Ensemble contest while she was in school.
The family would like to express thanks to many caregivers who helped us during his later years.
Preceding him in death are his wife, Lois; his parents and his sister, Doris Matteck Wolff. C.
W. (and Lois) are survived by two children, Carla (Ernest) Schreiber and Steven (Christi) Matteck; and their three grandchildren, Claire (Robert) Boyer, Riley Matteck, and Eli Matteck. Also surviving are local cousins, Cheryl Deal Evans and family, and many wonderful nieces, nephews, cousins, close friends and neighbors.
Serving as pallbearers are Robert Boyer, Joey Evans, Eli Matteck, Riley Matteck, Mark Prinz, and Mathew Schwettman.
Honorary pallbearers are Ralph Corry, Don Peters, Charles Wolff, Chris Wolff, Greg Wolff, William Young and Morris Zieschang. Lesson Readers are Claire Schreiber Boyer and Kathy Peters Metzger.
Visitation was held Saturday, Nov. 19, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Lakewood Funeral Chapel, 98 N.
Dixie Drive in Lake Jackson.
Funeral service and burial will be Tuesday, Nov. 22, at 2 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 500 Immanuel Road in Pflugerville.
Memorials may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church, Christ Lutheran Church (6730 FM 112, Taylor, TX 76574), or a charity of your choice.
Final arrangements by the Turner Family at the Lakewood Funeral Chapel. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.lakewoodfuneralchapel. com
