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Emil E. Mattan

September 23, 1953 ~ December 15, 2012 (age 59) 59 Years Old
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Message from Sandy and Vern Williamson
January 8, 2013 11:00 AM

Just found Emil's information online and want all those close to him to know how very much he will be missed by us!  We met over PattyPan Squash and a few beers at Choppers... only to find out we were neighbors!! We exchanged Jalapeno Jelly, as well as many other recipes and veggies!! I (Sandy) will especially miss his friendship as he had become a big brother to me more than once when I needed a big brother!!  

Take care, and let us know when (or if) you do have a service... to celebrate the great man Emil Mattan was!
S & V
Message from Gary Andrews
December 22, 2012 6:34 AM

I worked with Red my last several years at Case IH on3rd shift we had some great times, at least once a week we would cook a big meal, Steaks, Shrimp, or sometimes just a large breakfast meal, and our signature Bucket salads you would have to see the meals to really appreciate what I am saying we all contributed to the dinners, sometimes I would make homemade Ice Cream, I remember once Red suggested we put  Jalapeno Peppers in the mix with peaches. It was pretty tasty. The day I retired From case IH Red picked me up the next evening and several of us went out to some local Bars to celebrate. What a great guy and friend he was.
Message from Jim Reynolds
December 21, 2012 10:56 AM

My condolences to the family.  I worked at IH with Red for many years.  He was a great guy who was respected by both union and management folks alike.  His many, many friends from "old" IH will miss him very much!  May he rest in peace.
Message from Keith & Emily Degen
December 21, 2012 9:56 AM

Keith & Emily knew Emil through 2&92 Truck Parts.... It was amazing ever having the chance to meet Emil - we really enjoyed being around him and he always shared peppers from his garden!  He will be missed dearly!!!
Message from Bob Gauley
December 20, 2012 10:46 PM

i worked with "LiL" Red at IH EM. he was a good fitter and a good friend. Sorry to see him go so soon. BOb Gauley
Message from Beth McKenrick Mattan Morrison
December 20, 2012 1:53 PM

I was saddened to hear of Emil's passing. Over the years, I have thought of him and all of you. I will keep the family lifted through my prayers. May the Lord bless all of you at this time of sorrow.
Message from Dick and Betty Happel
December 20, 2012 8:35 AM

Our deepest thoughts, prayers and our condolence on the passing of Emil.  We have known him for several years and what a great person he was.   He will be missed.
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