"Tom and I worked together on the railroad for several years. He was friendly and outgoing and a good worker. He started out his career as a clerk and worked his way up to an Engineering Assistant and then to Bridge Inspector. A goog guy. Larry McLin."
In loving memory of
Thomas E. Matteson
June 6, 1945 - March 14, 2025
Thomas E. Matteson, 79, passed away during the afternoon of March 14, 2025. He was born in Washington on June 6, 1945, the son of Eugene and Eileen (Best) Matteson.
Thomas was a 1963 graduate of Washington High School. He owned and operated his own carpentry business. An accomplished musician, Thomas was a member of two popular local bands, Country Knights and Centerline, both played at many venues in the area. He was a charter member of the Washington Township Volunteer Fire Department, a former officer of the Washington Moose Lodge, and a member of the Christ United Methodist Church.
Those who now mourn Thomas' passing include his sons: Scott Joseph Matteson of Washington; Billy Gene (Malinda) Matteson of Montgomery; and Todd Alan (Leah) Matteson of Newburgh. Thomas was blessed with seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
During his lifetime, Thomas grieved the loss of his parents, Eugene and Eileen Matteson; the mother of his children, Cynthia Matteson; and sisters, Charlene Thomas and Melanie Wayman.
Visitation for Thomas Matteson will be 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, Friday, March 21, 2025, at the Ed L. Lee Mortuary, 620 East Viola Avenue, Washington, Indiana.
Funeral services for Thomas Matteson will immediately follow the visitation and begin at 1:00 pm, Friday, March 21, 2025, also at the Ed L. Lee Mortuary. Burial will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.edleemortuary.com.
The staff of the Ed Lee Mortuary is honored to have been entrusted with arrangements for Thomas Matteson.
Tributes
"Our thoughts are with all of you. Peg and Steve Creech"