BILLINGS GAZETTE, BILLINGS, MONTANA
Felix P. Mattern
Apr 12, 2004
Felix P. "Loogie" Mattern was reunited with his wife in heaven on Saturday, April 10, 2004. Known to many as "Mr. Elmer," he and his family owned and operated Elmer's Restaurants in Billings for 25 years.
Felix was born Dec. 22, 1924, in Strasburg, N.D., to Anna Mary Welk and Anton Mattern. Always determined, Felix made his own successes starting at age 14. He joined the CCC and later served in the military during WWII. After serving his country, he returned home and married his longtime sweetheart, Isabel Feist. Their early years together were spent farming in Strasburg. Life brought them to Spokane, Wash., where Felix managed a grocery store. A business opportunity in sales brought them to Billings, where they settled permanently and raised their family. Felix and Isabel spent winters in Arizona and always enjoyed golfing, playing cards and visiting fellow snow birds.
Felix died peacefully at home surrounded by his family.
Left to honor his memory are his children, Germaine (John) Sengar, Les (Deb) Mattern, Janice (Erick) Krueger, Elaine (Cliff) Danielson, Karen (Joe) Marcotte, and Brian (Rachel) Mattern; 16 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by Isabel, his wife of 57 years; his parents, a brother and a sister.
He is also survived by his brother Aloys Mattern of Bismarck, N.D.; and sisters Irene Bickler of Billings and Myra Collette of Grand Forks, N.D.
The family wishes to thank all the many loyal customers and friends of Felix and Isabel's throughout the years.
Vigil service for Felix will be Wednesday, April 14, at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be Thursday, April 15. at 10:30 a.m., both at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church.
Memorials may be made to Big Sky Hospice or St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church.
Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements.
Felix P. Mattern
Apr 12, 2004
Felix P. "Loogie" Mattern was reunited with his wife in heaven on Saturday, April 10, 2004. Known to many as "Mr. Elmer," he and his family owned and operated Elmer's Restaurants in Billings for 25 years.
Felix was born Dec. 22, 1924, in Strasburg, N.D., to Anna Mary Welk and Anton Mattern. Always determined, Felix made his own successes starting at age 14. He joined the CCC and later served in the military during WWII. After serving his country, he returned home and married his longtime sweetheart, Isabel Feist. Their early years together were spent farming in Strasburg. Life brought them to Spokane, Wash., where Felix managed a grocery store. A business opportunity in sales brought them to Billings, where they settled permanently and raised their family. Felix and Isabel spent winters in Arizona and always enjoyed golfing, playing cards and visiting fellow snow birds.
Felix died peacefully at home surrounded by his family.
Left to honor his memory are his children, Germaine (John) Sengar, Les (Deb) Mattern, Janice (Erick) Krueger, Elaine (Cliff) Danielson, Karen (Joe) Marcotte, and Brian (Rachel) Mattern; 16 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by Isabel, his wife of 57 years; his parents, a brother and a sister.
He is also survived by his brother Aloys Mattern of Bismarck, N.D.; and sisters Irene Bickler of Billings and Myra Collette of Grand Forks, N.D.
The family wishes to thank all the many loyal customers and friends of Felix and Isabel's throughout the years.
Vigil service for Felix will be Wednesday, April 14, at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be Thursday, April 15. at 10:30 a.m., both at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church.
Memorials may be made to Big Sky Hospice or St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church.
Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements.
BILLINGS GAZETTE, BILLINGS, MONTANA
Felix P. Mattern
Apr 12, 2004
Felix P. "Loogie" Mattern was reunited with his wife in heaven on Saturday, April 10, 2004. Known to many as "Mr. Elmer," he and his family owned and operated Elmer's Restaurants in Billings for 25 years.
Felix was born Dec. 22, 1924, in Strasburg, N.D., to Anna Mary Welk and Anton Mattern. Always determined, Felix made his own successes starting at age 14. He joined the CCC and later served in the military during WWII. After serving his country, he returned home and married his longtime sweetheart, Isabel Feist. Their early years together were spent farming in Strasburg. Life brought them to Spokane, Wash., where Felix managed a grocery store. A business opportunity in sales brought them to Billings, where they settled permanently and raised their family. Felix and Isabel spent winters in Arizona and always enjoyed golfing, playing cards and visiting fellow snow birds.
Felix died peacefully at home surrounded by his family.
Left to honor his memory are his children, Germaine (John) Sengar, Les (Deb) Mattern, Janice (Erick) Krueger, Elaine (Cliff) Danielson, Karen (Joe) Marcotte, and Brian (Rachel) Mattern; 16 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by Isabel, his wife of 57 years; his parents, a brother and a sister.
He is also survived by his brother Aloys Mattern of Bismarck, N.D.; and sisters Irene Bickler of Billings and Myra Collette of Grand Forks, N.D.
The family wishes to thank all the many loyal customers and friends of Felix and Isabel's throughout the years.
Vigil service for Felix will be Wednesday, April 14, at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be Thursday, April 15. at 10:30 a.m., both at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church.
Memorials may be made to Big Sky Hospice or St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church.
Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements.
Felix P. Mattern
Apr 12, 2004
Felix P. "Loogie" Mattern was reunited with his wife in heaven on Saturday, April 10, 2004. Known to many as "Mr. Elmer," he and his family owned and operated Elmer's Restaurants in Billings for 25 years.
Felix was born Dec. 22, 1924, in Strasburg, N.D., to Anna Mary Welk and Anton Mattern. Always determined, Felix made his own successes starting at age 14. He joined the CCC and later served in the military during WWII. After serving his country, he returned home and married his longtime sweetheart, Isabel Feist. Their early years together were spent farming in Strasburg. Life brought them to Spokane, Wash., where Felix managed a grocery store. A business opportunity in sales brought them to Billings, where they settled permanently and raised their family. Felix and Isabel spent winters in Arizona and always enjoyed golfing, playing cards and visiting fellow snow birds.
Felix died peacefully at home surrounded by his family.
Left to honor his memory are his children, Germaine (John) Sengar, Les (Deb) Mattern, Janice (Erick) Krueger, Elaine (Cliff) Danielson, Karen (Joe) Marcotte, and Brian (Rachel) Mattern; 16 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by Isabel, his wife of 57 years; his parents, a brother and a sister.
He is also survived by his brother Aloys Mattern of Bismarck, N.D.; and sisters Irene Bickler of Billings and Myra Collette of Grand Forks, N.D.
The family wishes to thank all the many loyal customers and friends of Felix and Isabel's throughout the years.
Vigil service for Felix will be Wednesday, April 14, at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be Thursday, April 15. at 10:30 a.m., both at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church.
Memorials may be made to Big Sky Hospice or St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church.
Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements.
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