Roger E. Mathewson

Roger E. Mathewson, age 74, of Benton Harbor, MI, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Edenbrook of Fond du Lac, WI.

Roger was born on July 6, 1952, in Benton Harbor, MI, son of Lamoine “Matt” and Martha (Kurbis) Mathewson. After high school he went on to serve our country proudly in the U.S. Navy from 1973 until 1978 on the USS Oriskany. He attended school in Denver, CO for two years and became a diesel technician. Roger moved back to Benton Harbor, MI, and worked for Central Transport for a couple of years, and then moved to Wisconsin where he worked in Beloit at Colt Pielstick. In 1981, Roger married Nancy Hassee. In 1984, he worked for Rock County Department of Public Works Highway Division until his retirement in October of 2010. Some of Roger’s hobbies included restoring his 1956 Chevy Belair, building his 1923 Model T from a kit-build, fishing on Lake Michigan, boating, and going to classic car shows.

Roger is survived by his children, Sara Mathewson of Juneau, WI, and Scott (Tyfani) Mathewson of Ripon; sister, Joy Langfeldt of Bridgman, MI; brother, Rodney (Diane) Mathewson of Goshen, IN; nieces, nephews, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lamoine “Matt” and Martha Mathewson; and brother-in-law, Bob Langfeldt.

A final salute and full military honors will take place at 11:00 am on Friday, October 23, 2026, at Sunset Park, N5397 Co Rd A, Green Lake, WI 54941.

A gathering for family and friends will take place from 12:00 pm until 5:00 pm on Friday, October 23, 2026, at the Ripon American Legion Post 43, 113 E. Fond du Lac St, Ripon, WI 54971.