Peter C. "Pete" Matson

Peter “Pete” C. Matson, 66, of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2015, at St. John’s Hospice. Pete was born on May 9, 1949, in Chicago, IL, the son of the late Dr. Kenneth L. and Genevieve (Crisp) Matson. Pete married Judy Duncan Marsden in Springfield, on June 16, 1979. They shared 35 years of marriage. Pete graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, where he received 2 Bachelors Degrees. Pete was administrative manager for the Illinois Elks Children’s Care Corporation for 22 years. He was a member of Ansar Shrine, Masonic Lodge #4, a life member of Elks Lodge #158, and the Springfield Motorboat Club. He enjoyed coin collecting, cheering on Illinois sports teams especially the Cubs and volunteering for the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum. Pete was a very talented cook, but mostly enjoyed traveling with Judy on cruises and on road trips.

Pete is survived by his loving wife Judy, his children; Derek Marsden of Dubois, IL, and Kristin (Christopher) McNabb of Belleville, IL, grandson Tyler Marsden, step-granddaughter Sophia McNabb, great granddaughter Riley Marsden, brother Kenneth L. (Linda) Matson Jr., of Winter Park, FL, and their daughters Kimberly, Kendra, and their families, as well as several cousins.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Bisch & Son Funeral Home, 505 E Allen St. Springfield, IL 62703. The family will receive guests at the funeral home on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 from 3:30 p.m. until the time of service officiated by Pastor Jon Morrissette at 6:30 p.m.

Cremation rites will be accorded by Bisch & Son Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers those who wish may leave memorials to Illinois Elks Children’s Care Corporation, Shriners Hospitals for Children, APL, or Feline Ranch.

Please share in Pete’s online “Life Remembered Story” at www.bischandsonfuneralhome.com