Richard Dean Matson

November 12, 1941 - October 4, 2019

Funeral Services for Richard “Dick” Dean Matson, age 77, of Waynesville, MO (formerly of Albert Lea, MN) will be held at Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, St Robert, MO, on Thursday, October 10 at 1:30pm. Pastor John Perling will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert. There will be a burial at Hill Crest Cemetery in Albert Lea, MN, on Saturday, October 19 at 11am. Following the burial, there will be a Celebration of Life at The Elbow Room from 1 – 4pm. Please come share stories and memories of Richard. Richard lost his battle with cancer on Friday, October 4, 2019. He was born on November 12, 1941, in Hayward, Minnesota, to Roy and Lola Matson. He attended school in Hayward and Albert Lea. He also attended Austin Vocational School where he received a trade certificate for welding on June 9, 1961. Richard married Dee (Anderson) Matson on October 5, 1962, in Albert Lea, MN. They had four daughters whom Richard always called “his girls,” Michelle Williams; Tammy Mostrom (Jeff); Cheryl Keeton (Larry); and Jane Etienne. Richard worked with his father and brothers at Matson Truck Lines. He was a heavy equipment operator, welder, and “jack of all trades.” He took great pride in his work, especially as a Crane Operator. He also loved wood working projects, hot rod cars, fishing, and bird watching. In addition to his wife, Dee and his girls, Richard is survived by his grandchildren, Amanda (John); Jena (Quintez); Ashley (Mike); Nathan (Sami); Evelyn; Emil; Samantha; and Riley (Jennifer). His brothers, Dale (Marilyn); Eugene (Charlotte); Roy; Quentin (Pat); and Greg (Carolyn) and Sister, Lorelei (Tom). And 11 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Richard is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Darryl; Sister In-law, Gwen; and great granddaughter, Kiara.