It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Carl Mathews ’75 into Chapter Grand. We extend our deepest sympathies to all family and friends of Carl. Read on for his obituary.
Obituary and photo courtesy of Legacy.com.
Carl E. Mathews, 68, of St. Joseph, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2022, at his home.
Carl was born on Oct. 12, 1953, to Frank and Mary Rita (Brice) Mathews in Gary, Ind. He graduated from Griffith High School and then continued his education at Purdue University, earning his master’s degree. Carl worked as an electrical engineer for many years before his retirement.
Carl was a member at St. Joseph Catholic Church and volunteered for Trinity Lutheran Church’s food pantry. In his spare time, he enjoyed rollerblading and cheering on the Purdue Boilermakers.
Carl is survived by his children, Anne Harvey of Frankfort, Ill., and Mary (Joshua Kettley) Mathews of Ann Arbor; grandchildren, Oscar Harvey and Mateo and Margot Kettley; siblings, Peggy (Darryl) Holst of Beverley Shores, Ind., Tommy (Ces) Mathews of Downers Grove, Ill., Jack Mathews of Portland, Ore., Brenda (Jeff) Parry of Michigan City, Ind., Alan (Judy) Mathews of Orlando, Fla., Irene Bowers of Lakewood, Ohio, and Valerie (Bill) Warren of Chesterton, Ind.; stepmother Barbara Mathews; and his feline companion, Ghost.
Carl was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Sheila Brady, Maureen Roberts and Jheri Walsworth.