Peggy A. Matthews

Peggy A. Matthews, 80, of Van Wert, died at 8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 14, 2018, at Van Wert Health.

She was born October 6, 1937 in Van Wert, a daughter of Orville and Grace (Cotterman) Waldron, who both preceded her in death. On July 31, 1955, she married Ralph Matthews, who died September 18, 1998.

Surviving her are two sons, Randy (Renee) Matthews of Van Wert and Mark (Elizabeth) Matthews of Beavercreek. Also surviving are three grandchildren, Sindi Hazeltine of Van Wert, and Alyssa Matthews and Braxton Matthews, both of Fort Wayne, Indiana; a great-grandchild, Brecken Hazeltine; one brother, Jack (Mary) Waldron of Findlay; a sister, Carol (David) Schulte of Van Wert; and a daughter-in-law, Becky Matthews.

A son, Brent Matthews; and a twin brother and sister in infancy, Connie and Ronnie Waldron, also preceded her in death.

Peggy worked at North American Phillips Lighting for several years but spent her remaining years staying at home raising and enjoying her grandchildren. She was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Van Wert, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 178, in Van Wert and the Celina Eagles.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 19, at Brickner Funeral Home in Van Wert, with Deacon Andrew McMahon officiating. Burial will follow in IOOF Cemetery in Convoy.

The family will receive visitors from 4-7 p.m. Monday, June 18, and an hour prior to the services on Tuesday at the funeral home. 

Preferred memorials: Donor’s choice.

Condolences may be expressed at www.bricknerfuneralhome.comor emailed to bricknerfuneralhome@bright.net.