Matthew Albert Wanner, 79, of Sweet Home passed away Sunday. He was born in Antelope, North Dakota to Casper and Katherine (Steckler) Wanner.

Matthew was a resident of the United States of America, living in North Dakota, California, Oregon, Washington, Missouri, Florida, and Illinois, to name a few states. He served in the US Army from April 1956 to April 1962.

Matthew was a General Contractor, president of Home Builder’s Association in Woodburn, Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, a member of AA, and retired supervisory position of Prison Industries of California. He loved praising the Lord, woodworking, gardening and landscaping, traveling, and reading.

Matthew donated to many Christian organizations and Veterans groups.

Matthew is survived by: his wife, Theresia Wanner of Sweet Home; daughters, Monica Abbott of Germany and Phoenix, Arizona and Susan Lordier of Sweet Home and Grass Valley, California; sons, Matt Wanner of Katy, Texas and Glenn Wanner of Vancouver, Washington; 17 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Matthew was preceded in death by his son, Francis Wanner (1960), and daughter, Christina Wanner (1989).

A viewing will be held at 10:00 am to noon Friday, September 28, 2012 at Sweet Home Funeral Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 1:00 pm. Final burial will be at Crawfordsville Union Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of Sweet Home Funeral Chapel.