David A. Matherly

DAVID ALAN MATHERLY, 61, of Leo, Formerly of St. Joe, lost his battle with cancer on Friday, Aug. 26, 2016. David retired from Sheet Metal Workers Local 20 after 37 years. He was a handyman extra ordinaire and an amazing inventor, but best known for his generous spirit and crazy antics. He will be missed so dearly by his wife of 22 years, Rose; daughter, Angela Hess; grandson, William Hardiek; granddaughters, Valerie and Savannah Hardiek; three great-grandchildren, Eli, Nicholas and Nicole; Guardian Angel niece, Lisa Frye; best friend and supporter, Don Fankhauser; brothers, Gale (Karen) Matherly, Lyman (Carol) Matherly Don (Gail) Matherly and Mike (Hattie) Matherly; sister, Cheryl Kidder; brothers-in-law, John (Linda) Angel, Kenneth (Cynthia) Angel, Steve (Sherri) Angel; sister-in-law, Linda Angel; and many nieces and nephews and was so blessed by God to have awesome support by all who loved him. A memorial gathering will be held from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016, at Hockemeyer and Miller Funeral Home, 6131 St. Joe Rd., followed by storytelling time. Reception immediately following at the American Legion Post 409, 14133 State Rd. 1, Leo, Ind. Preferred memorials to Riley Hospital for Children.