Robert L. Mattax

Robert L. Mattax, 90, of Fort Wayne passed away on Monday, March 25, 2019 at his son’s residence in Fort Wayne. He was born on December 1, 1928 in Berne to Vance and Coral (Myers) Mattax. He was married on June 26, 1949 to M. DeLee Patterson.

He was a graduate of Monroe High School in 1946. He served his country in the United States Air Force from 1952 to 1956 and was honorably discharged. He attended Life Church in Bluffton. He retired from the Federal Aviation Administration in 1987. While at the FAA, he was tasked with making sure that the ILS (Instrument Landing System) was functioning properly. He and his wife enjoyed the cottage on Sylvan Lake and spending their winters in Florida. He took pride in the appearance of his landscaping. His lawn looked like a carpet.

He is survived by his wife of Fort Wayne; son, Brad (Barb) Mattax of Fort Wayne; daughter-in-law, Linda (Bill) Breitfield of Gaston; seven grandchildren, Robert (Jessica) Mattax; Stephen (Gemma) Mattax; Michael (Shanna) Mattax; Ryan (Molly) Mattax; Lindsey (Jeremy) Hertenstein; Courtney (Trevor) Gremaux; and Brandon Gump; and 17 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Robert L. Mattax; three brothers, Laurel, Irenios, and Louis Mattax; and five sisters, Vesta Wable; Edith Chronister; Vera Fugate; Othella Edgell; and Rowena Hurst.

Visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, April 1 and one hour prior to the 10:30 a.m. funeral service on Tuesday, April 2 at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Yager-Kirchhofer Chapel in Berne. Officiating will be Pastor Brad Mattax. Burial will be at Spring Hill Cemetery.

Military graveside rites will be conducted by the American Legion Post #468 of Berne.

Memorials may be made to Adams County Community Foundation – Alzheimer’s Fund or Crossbridge Community Church in Fort Wayne.  

Arrangements provided by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.zwickjahn.com.