Emory Fenn Matteson

Emory Fenn Matteson, 98 of Frostproof, Florida passed away Saturday, November 7, 2015 at his son’s residence.

He was born on December 21, 1916 in Erie, Pennsylvania to the late Fenn W. and Ida (Hain) Matteson and he has been a resident of this area for 17 years moving here from Erie, Pennsylvania. He was a retired Sales Engineer for American Sterilizer. He was active in the Frostproof Art Society and loved living in Frostproof and Leesburg. He was an avid computer buff,loved crossword puzzles and attended Holy Spirit Catholic Church and Our Lady of Grace in Avon Park.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Josephine Matteson in 2011;son, Michael Matteson, and daughter, Melonie Bassett in 2014; brother, Norbert Matteson; sisters, Rhea Weindorf, Lorna Parker, Elvera Marshall, Marguerite Weiner.

Survivors include his daughters, Melissa Ranahan of Foxborough, Mass, Kirsten Browning of Tampa; and their mother, Joanna Matteson of Foxborough; son, Emory David Matteson (Kathy) of Frostproof; brother, Ronald Matteson of Okeechobee, FL; 9 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren; step daughters, Rebecca McLaughlin (Daniel) and Susan Halter; step sons, Joe Beard and Daniel Beard (Susan); step grandchildren and step great grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held at a later date in Erie, Pennsylvania.