William "Bill" Matern Jr.

He was born in Hayden, Arizona on November 16, 1930 to loving parents William (Skinner) Matern and

Mary Evelyn McGovern Matern. He grew up in the small community of Fairland, TX.

Bill was a 1947 graduate of Marble Falls High School where he excelled as an athlete. He was awarded

a football scholarship to Texas Christian University in Fort Worth. He completed a bachelor’s degree

from TCU in 1955. He served honorably in the United States Army during the Korean War. While on

furlough, Bill met and fell in love with Anna Ruth Baker of Bertram, Texas. They were married on July 27, 1953.

He taught in the Austin Independent School District until his retirement in 1989. After retirement, he

returned to his family’s ranch that he loved, in Fairland. He has been ranching since 1959 and continued

until the last few years of his life. Bill was blessed with many lifelong friends.

Bill is survived by his children, Frauna (Randy-deceased) Thompson of Marble Falls, TX

and William (Jo) Matern III of Austin, TX: grandchildren; Buster Thompson, Jacob Thompson, Bonnie

Thompson and several great grandchildren; and extended family members.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents and loving wife Anna.

Graveside service was held Tuesday April 5, 2016 at 2:00 pm at Fairland Cemetery.

The family would like to express appreciation to the staff of Buckner Villa Health Center in Austin for

their care, kindness and support. The family would also like to thank Hospice Austin for their wonderful

care and guidance through this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice

Austin, 4107 Spicewood Springs Road, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78759 or visit www.hospiceaustin.org.

Arrangements were made by Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home in Burnet.

Condolences may be offered at www.clementswilcoxburnet.com