Darold Lee "Babe" Mathews Sr., age 86, of Oakland, Nebraska passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022. Darold was born January 21, 1936 to Claude and Julia in Omaha, Nebraska. Darold served in the United States Army and Korean war from 1958 - 1960. In the Army he was a radio relay operator and team chief. During the 50's and 60's he raced and road Motorcycles and had won many state titles. He raced all over the Unites States. He was a man of many trades, a butcher, mechanic and retired from Omni Engineer. He was an avid "professional" fisherman traveling all over with his brother and family including the outskirts of Canada. The fish will MISS HIM! Babe loved his tractor and new lawn mower! In his 70's he still enjoyed his Busch light and poppin wheelies up and down the driveway on his granddaughters dirt bike!!
Preceded in death by parents, Claude and Julia Mathews; son, John Mathews; daughter, Linda Mathews; siblings, Janet, LeRoy "Buss", Donald "Bud", Clifford "Corky", Everett "Whitey", Jimmy, Claudia, Loretta "Sis" and Donna.
Survived by children, Carla Vice, Darold "Oscar" (Stephanie) Mathews, Steve Harlow; siblings, Mary Lou (John) Powell, Carol Chiburis and Dwain "Huck" (Rita) Mathews; daughter-in-law, Candace Mathews; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, family and friends.
Celebration of life visitation and refreshments will be held Monday, May 16th from 4-7pm at Westlawn Hilcrest Funeral Home. In honor of Babe please wear your ballcaps and bibs in remembrance of him!
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.westlawnhillcrest.com for the Mathews family.
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