Eugene "Matty" Matthew Wiltanger

His parents, Eugene R. Wiltanger and Charlene D. Wiltanger, welcomed their son into the world on July 26, 1965, in Asmara, Ethiopia. Matty grew up in many places around the world but always considered Hyannis on Cape Cod to be home until settling in the Keene area in 1990.

Matty’s compassionate heart in helping others brought him his greatest joy as a member of the staff at The Community Kitchen in Keene.

He had a thirst for knowledge, attending River Valley Community College in Keene. He was also a history buff. He enjoyed reading, especially anything with a nautical theme. Matty loved the ocean and times on Cape Cod as well as the shores of Maine, which brought him many wonderful memories. He also enjoyed hiking and fishing. He especially enjoyed cooking, preparing wonderful meals for all of the people he cared about in this world.

He will be greatly missed by so many in our community, especially his soul mate of seven years, Meighan Driscoll of Keene, whom he met while working at The Community Kitchen; his children, Samuel Wiltanger and his girlfriend, Elizabeth Olmstead, of Troy, NH, Kasey L. Wiltanger of Tucson, AZ, Gherri L. Wiltanger of Walpole, NH; his mother, Charlene D. Reinbold of Keene; his father Eugene R. Wiltanger of Pennsylvania; his aunts, Dorothy LaFratta, of Boylston, MA, Barbara Thompson of Carmel, ME; Meighan’s parents, Brian and Patricia Driscoll of Leominster, Ma, and Meighan’s siblings whom he considered as his own, David and Nicole Driscoll, of Leominster, Brittany and PJ Lasala of Gardner, MA, Brian Driscoll, Jr. of Leominster, Michael Driscoll, of Leominster; and several other aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family members.

A celebration of Matty’s life will be held on Sunday, January 23, 2022 from 1:00 to 3:00pm at the Foley Funeral Home, 49 Court Street, Keene. All those in attendance are required to wear facemasks and to maintain the physical distance requirements. In honor of Matty's favorite color, all those attending the celebration of life are asked to please wear something pink.

For those who wish, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Matty’s memory to Boston Sight (bostonsight.org), or to The Community Kitchen, PO Box 1315, Keene, NH 03431; or to an organization of one’s choosing.