Rowena Lee Matzat's Obituary
Rowena Lee Matzat, of North Fort Myers, went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. She was born July 30, 1945, to Pastor Roy G. and Willena (Frank) Moeller in West Frankfort, Illinois.
Rowena has called Florida her home for five years when she and her husband, Pastor George, moved here from Long Island, New York. They have cherished their faith in Jesus Christ throughout their lifetimes, currently attending St. Michael Lutheran Church in Fort Myers. Rowena worked for many years helping administer programs for Long Island Youth For Christ, the Billy Graham Crusade, and two New York Lutheran Churches. She loved cooking and creating exquisite dinners for many happy family members and friends.
She is preceded by the deaths of her parents.
Rowena leaves her loving memory with her survivors: beloved husband of 57 years George R. Matzat, son Gregory and his wife Rosanne, daughter Gracia and her husband John Dudlicek, grandsons Gabriel and Ryan Dudlicek, brother Roy Jr., and sisters Christine, Lenell, and Janice.
A service celebrating her life and Christian ministry will be held at St. Michael Lutheran Church, Tuesday May 2, 4:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, offerings in memory of Rowena can be sent to St. Michael Lutheran Church, 3595 Broadway, Fort Myers, FL 33901.
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