Service Details
Ronald’s Homegoing service will be held on Monday, June 21, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home. Interment with full military honors will take place on Tuesday, June 22nd at 11:00 a.m. in Graceland Cemetery. A visitation will take place on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of his service.
Ron’s family extends a heartfelt thank you to their family and friends for their kind expressions of love during this time of bereavement. A special thank you to Lakeview Church of Christ, Allay Hospice, his nurse Heather, his aid Janet, and his social worker Lindsey.
To view Ronald’s homegoing service via livestream please click on the following link:https://youtu.be/eo7PrWWU3wc
Ronald W. Matt, went to meet his Heavenly Father on Friday, June 11, 2021.
Ron was born in Racine on November 28, 1941, a twin son of the late William and Willie Mae (nee: Davis) Matt.
Ron was a 1960 graduate of William W. Horlick High School. He excelled in football, basketball, and baseball. He also excelled in these sports in college in Fresno, CA. Ron was a coach for little league football and basketball.
Ron proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He received the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, and the good Conduct Medal.
He was employed with the Racine/ Kenosha Urban League with the Senior Job Development Program.
Ron will be deeply missed by his daughter, Candice S. Matt, his sister, Brenda Harris; nephews, Richard Harris, Tory Harris, and Marquane Harris; nieces, Renee Harris, Stephanie Cornwell, Twyla Brown, Lyndsey Hammond, and Shemeka Harris. He is further survived by special cousins, Bobbie Bulluck, Juanita Corbin, Gerald “Tony” Brown, Vermel Jackson, Terry Waters, and Bell Lang; special friends, Levon Sims, Debbie Lambert, Jennifer Ticer, Gary Martin, Joe Pica, Bill Bland, Johnny Vaughn , Jessie Reed, and Bobbie Hare; special college buddies, Levi Owens and Art Ayres, and a host of other loving relatives and friends
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his twin brother and best friend, Donald E. Matt, and his younger brother Vernon Matt.
Jim Eisenhut-Surprise Az says
May Ron now be reunited with Don and family. Always enjoyed having breakfest at Roosters with Ron-Don when I lived in Racine . Jim Eisenhut–Surprise Arizona.
Mary Thielen Anderson says
RIP Ron. Condolences to the family.
Gracie G Witherspoon says
To the family of Ron Matt, whom I affectionately called Ron-Don. I knew him all my life, and he was always the same easygoing, friendly person. I considered him family because we had relatives in common. My sincere condolences and prayers to the loved ones he left behind.
DONNA ADAMS AND FAMILY says
MY HEART HURT READING THIS. I WAS COMING TO SEE HIM ON THE 19TH. I WILL MISS YOU AND MAY GOD BLESS CANDACE AND BRENDA DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME..
Patricia Jones & Family says
Prayers of Comfort for Brenda, Candice and the family. I’ve known the Matt Family all of my life and share a family connection through my Aunt the late , Mrs. Erma Matt. Ron was a very caring person and had an awesome love for others. I shall miss speaking with and seeing him during visits to Racine . Rest Easy Ron. 🙏🏽🙏🏽
Karen Golden from Tennessee says
Sending my condolences to the Matt Family. 🙏💔❤️🥲
Maggie Cobb says
I have such fond memories of Ron. Our families go way back to the northside he will be missed may your memories sustain you during this difficult time .Praying. for your family .❤️
Jozell and Jimmy Davies says
Brenda and the Matt Family
We are so sorry for the loss of your brother. Ron was a very kind and special person. We wish peace and comfort to both you and your family as you go through this difficult time. You are in our prayers and thoughts. 🙏 ❤
Diann F. Willis says
I am sending up prayers for Brenda, and her family. May the memories of the Matt brothers, bring coumfort to all thatk knew them. They were well loved. Faye McGowan/Willis.
Harriet A Newland says
Condolences to the Matt Family.
Harriet Newland
Rickey Moore & Family says
We send Prayers of comfort & strength to Brenda & Candace & the rest of the Matt family during this difficult time & the days to come
Anonymous says
So sorry for your loss , my god wrap his arms around your family !!!
Bernice (Harris) Claypool says
My deepest condolences to the Matt family. May God give you strength during this difficult time.
The comfort of having my friend may be taken away, but the many years of memories live on.
I will miss Ronald’s check-in phone calls, Milwaukee Bucks sports talk, bringing me my favorite O&H Danish Bakery kringle and the danish layer cake. I would be remiss not to mention his worldly advice.
I find comfort in knowing he is RIP with loved ones in eternal life, and in the hands of our Heavenly Father.
Love, your friend, Bernice (Harris) Claypool – Milwaukee, Wisc.
Tina Riley says
May God bring both family and friends peace during this difficult time. RIP friend for God knows what is best even when we don’t understand. You will be missed but not forgotten.
Bob Hare says
Hoa Binh Ban Toi (Peace My Friend) Classmate and Vietnam Veteran
Janet Bolts says
Our prayers to the family. So sorry for your loss.
Pat and Janet Bolts
Paula Boykin and Family says
Sincere condolences to the family Candice Brenda Richard praying for you all
Val Davidson says
My Condolences to Candance your dad and I work together Urban League in Racine fun times Ron will be greatly Missed!
Dan Hiatt says
I am deeply saddened by the loss of Don and now Ron. I cherished our many years of love and friendship. May many blessings continue for Candace and family. Ellen and Sasha share their love.
Hope Johnson says
Ronald helped a lot of displaced men find placement in their lives whether they were single or had wives he made equality look easy because for him it was breezy he helped a lot of people of course his start began beneath the church steeple So when his daughter was born her life he adorned because the love he had for her transcended it all for he was at her beck and call So on this Fathers Day he will be sorrowfully missed but Heavenly whisked
Levi Owens says
Ron and Don, I will miss all of the good moments that we Spent together ON AND OFF OF THE FOOTBALL FIELD.
AMOS OWENS says
My heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to the Matt family. I’ve known Ron since I was a youngster (at that time it was difficult to distinguish him and Don). He was truly a special person and cousin. He will be truly missed
Charles and Glorious Goldsmith Hicks and Family says
To The Family:
From: Charles and Glorious Goldsmith Hicks and Family:
God, in His infinite wisdom, saw it well to accept another of His Soldiers. We, the GOLDSMITH/HICKS FAMILY, thank God for the honor of knowing RON. Now it is time to rest.
Family, we extend our condolences. Your loved one is in the best of Hands—Gods’ Hands.
Respectfully,
Elza Minor says
Ron, I will always remember the great times we had as roommates and teammates at Fresno CC. Rest in Peace, my brother. Elza Minor
Sheila Stephens. Grandy says
My condolences to the Matt family, may God comfort you all during this time, 🙏
Olivia Ramos says
You have now arrived at your final resting place w/your twin, Donald as well as other family members. Your new heavenly home welcomes you. Your now at peace and no more suffering. I hope to pass through the gates of heaven and see both you and Don. Thanks for being such a down to earth guy to many with whom we all will and have passed on our journey through life. See you on the other side.