Mathias Henry Riesgraf

He was born on November 2, 1928 in Carver, MN to Mathias and Mary (nee Dietz) Riesgraf.

He worked for Honeywell Aerospace as a design engineer and engineering manager. Matt was an inventor at heart, and one of his proudest accomplishments was Normatt Products, where he invented and introduced toy snowmobiles to the market. He was an avid Vikings fan and was a longtime season ticket holder.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wives Mary Ann (nee Driessen) and Margo (nee Smith); children David Riesgraf and Sandra Priller; siblings Robert, Roger, Marian, and James.

Matt is survived by children Steven (Marilyn) Riesgraf, Deborah (Robert) Rosten, and Mark (Susan) Riesgraf; stepchildren Kathy (Ron Albertson) Smith, Mary Jo (Paul) Campobasso, and Terri Smith; grandchildren Brian (Evy) Riesgraf, David Riesgraf, Angelina (Clinton) Holder, Jesse Rosten, Emily Riesgraf, Bennett Riesgraf, Claire Riesgraf, and Zachary (Annika) Priller; step-grandchildren Nicole (Mark) Vest, Jeremy (Amanda) Smith, Lindsey Smith, Kayla Smith, and Kelsey (Alec Finn) Campobasso; great grandchildren Natalie Riesgraf, Cole Riesgraf, Elijah Holder, Xavier Holder, and Aayla Holder; step great grandchildren Sky Vest, Casey Vest, and Ryleigh Vest; and many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

A memorial service for Matt will be held Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 11:00 AM, with a visitation one hour prior, at Sunset Funeral Home, 2250 St Anthony Boulevard NE, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55418, followed by an inurnment at Sunset Cemetery.