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E. Neil Mattson
September 26, 1926 ~ September 3, 2015 (age 88) 88 Years Old Light a Candle
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on July 18, 2017 10:00 PM
Message from Karin Melberg Schwier, Rick and Jim Schwier, Saskatoon, Canada
October 13, 2015 6:56 PM
We are so sorry to hear of Neil's passing. We have a fond memory of when Neil and Marilyn came to visit, and had many great stories about Warren and the old days. My connection is through my mom, Doris (Anderson) Melberg, who grew up on the farm near Warren. She has always spoken so highly of the Mattsons that it seemed like they were family when they stopped to say hello. And they were so gracious at my Uncle Bob's funeral. They certainly seemed to enjoy life and each other very much.
Message from Fred and Doris Melberg
October 13, 2015 5:53 PM
We are sorry to hear about Neil.
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart.
Message from Kathy Pokrzywinski
September 28, 2015 3:49 PM
I was so happy to spend Saturday with Jeanne Pokrzywinski Sizemore, my sister-in-law, but was so surprised when she mentioned Neil's passing. She put it on FB right away so I, and others, would see it. It must have been one of the days I didn't spend much time on FB.
Anyway, I am sorry you haven't heard from me until now. Jerry always spoke highly of Neil and your whole family. We cherished the time you spent in our home here in Georgia. It was an honor to have you and get to know you a little. Prayers for you and the family during this time of grief and prayers of praise that remind us of God's promise of heaven.
Anyway, I am sorry you haven't heard from me until now. Jerry always spoke highly of Neil and your whole family. We cherished the time you spent in our home here in Georgia. It was an honor to have you and get to know you a little. Prayers for you and the family during this time of grief and prayers of praise that remind us of God's promise of heaven.
Message from Jane Gehrking
September 13, 2015 11:18 AM
Marilyn,
Arvin and I send our condolences to you and your family. I am glad that we had the opportunity to meet Neil. He leaves an admirable legacy. I appreciated his strong sense of history and wonderful pride in his ancestry. It was rewarding to share a mutual interest in the history of early Watertown, Minnesota and the Mattson pioneers in that community. We pray that God will surround you with love and support during these difficult days.
Arvin and I send our condolences to you and your family. I am glad that we had the opportunity to meet Neil. He leaves an admirable legacy. I appreciated his strong sense of history and wonderful pride in his ancestry. It was rewarding to share a mutual interest in the history of early Watertown, Minnesota and the Mattson pioneers in that community. We pray that God will surround you with love and support during these difficult days.
Message from Mary K Shah
September 10, 2015 1:00 PM
Dear Marilyn and family,
I just heard of Neil's passing from Tara Bischoff, and posted to fb. Thought I would google-search, and found Dubore!!
As I was writing, I realized that I have known/heard about you and Neil and your family, for over 50 years!! We connected, of course, through your sister Grace and her family. So sorry to hear Neil is gone.
It was so interesting to read his obituary, and fill in some of the info gaps!! What a cool guy, and what an incredible legacy!!
I just heard of Neil's passing from Tara Bischoff, and posted to fb. Thought I would google-search, and found Dubore!!
As I was writing, I realized that I have known/heard about you and Neil and your family, for over 50 years!! We connected, of course, through your sister Grace and her family. So sorry to hear Neil is gone.
It was so interesting to read his obituary, and fill in some of the info gaps!! What a cool guy, and what an incredible legacy!!
A candle was lit by elden, tink, and michael elseth
on September 10, 2015 4:59 AM
Message from Beth Johnson
September 9, 2015 1:13 PM
My profound sympathy to you, Mrs. Mattson, and all your family. What lovely memories you all have. May they comfort you.
Message from Jen Herrmann
September 9, 2015 12:14 PM
Dear Marilyn and family,
My prayers are with you. I join you in mourning the loss of Neil and in celebrating his life. May God's peace and comfort be yours. With Resurrection hope, Jen Herrmann
My prayers are with you. I join you in mourning the loss of Neil and in celebrating his life. May God's peace and comfort be yours. With Resurrection hope, Jen Herrmann
Message from Donna Myhrer
September 9, 2015 8:52 AM
I remember a Sunday afternoon, MANY years ago, when I was working on my Echoes from the Past column at the TRF Times. I was sitting there hand-writing the items with my head stuck into the microfilm reader machine, looking at old papers from about 1890 or so. Neil and Marilyn stopped in and he came over to me and started chatting about the "old days". We shared stories about several of the old-time newspaper characters and Sen. Halvor Steenerson, who Neil had actually met at one time. He also complimented me on the great job I was doing on the history page for the Times. THAT was Neil Mattson. He was a wonderful storyteller, a terrific historian, and a guy who had the knack for relating well to all people, with a sense of what would make the person that he was conversing with, feel good. My prayers and thoughts are with his family, who, I am sure, know that his passing is a great loss to the community, as well as themselves.
Message from Michael Carlson
September 9, 2015 7:57 AM
Marilyn & Family,
I have very fond memories of Neil from hanging around the house & Sheaf. When he would question Ken & I, in our younger years, about what we were doing on any particular night & we would respond with, "I don't know, just driving around." He would look over his glasses & say "Yeaahh...", put on his Stetson & walk out the door. And then in later years visiting with Neil & Marilyn about their trips or hearing stories about my Grandparents was always special. Please accept my deepest condolences.
Michael Carlson
I have very fond memories of Neil from hanging around the house & Sheaf. When he would question Ken & I, in our younger years, about what we were doing on any particular night & we would respond with, "I don't know, just driving around." He would look over his glasses & say "Yeaahh...", put on his Stetson & walk out the door. And then in later years visiting with Neil & Marilyn about their trips or hearing stories about my Grandparents was always special. Please accept my deepest condolences.
Michael Carlson
Message from Dr. Tony L. Hill
September 8, 2015 10:11 PM
My condolences to Duane and the family on the passing of Mr. Mattson. My earliest memory of Neil is of him taking photos at community events. When Duane and I got to be friends, we would often visit the Sheaf and see Neil very busy at work. The first paycheck I ever got was from the Sheaf, and my first byline appeared in the Sheaf. Once during a sleepover, I offered to show Marilyn how to call Hawaii for free. In those days, there was no charge for long distance directory assistance. I don't think I ever heard the end of that from Neil; I was always "that kid who called Hawaii" on his phone.
More recently, we would often see Neil & Marilyn on trips to Warren. They filled their retirement with much travel and gardening. The regular accounts of their travels were published in the Sheaf and then recounted in the family's famous Christmas cards. Their garden must have been an acre.
Neil took great pride in his four years as president of the Minnesota Historical Society. He was the only president in the society's 166 year history from outside the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. Neil was also very proud of his role in establishing Settlers' Square at the Marshall County Fair and helping to develop the period rooms in that museum.
The last time I saw Neil was after an election with which he was greatly disappointed. He was so steamed, I didn't get a chance to tell him we'd supported the same losing candidate!
Peace to his survivors and to his memory.
More recently, we would often see Neil & Marilyn on trips to Warren. They filled their retirement with much travel and gardening. The regular accounts of their travels were published in the Sheaf and then recounted in the family's famous Christmas cards. Their garden must have been an acre.
Neil took great pride in his four years as president of the Minnesota Historical Society. He was the only president in the society's 166 year history from outside the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. Neil was also very proud of his role in establishing Settlers' Square at the Marshall County Fair and helping to develop the period rooms in that museum.
The last time I saw Neil was after an election with which he was greatly disappointed. He was so steamed, I didn't get a chance to tell him we'd supported the same losing candidate!
Peace to his survivors and to his memory.
Message from Rod and Doris Anderson
September 8, 2015 9:49 PM
Our sympathy to your whole family Marilyn, in Neil's passing. Not sure if his death was expected, but it's never easy no matter what the age. So glad Lloyd and Sharon can represent our family. We pray you will receive comfort from God's Word which is our only source of hope, strength and comfort at these times. John 3:16; and 14:1-6. We will be praying for you tomorrow and in the days ahead. Cousin Doris (Melvie) Anderson (for Rod, too.)
Message from Sally Gentry
September 8, 2015 2:46 PM
My deepest sympathies to the family. I will cherish my fond memories of Neil. A card is on the way. Sally
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Message from Eloise-Marie Clark
September 8, 2015 9:56 AM
Dear Marilyn, Jean, Mark, Brittany, Jillian and all your families -
I am so sorry to hear of Neil's passing. My thoughts and prayers are certainly with you all at this time. I have so many wonderful memories of Neil - his kindness to me, his interest in all of us, his deep interest in history, Billy singing "Children of the Heavenly Father" to him at Billy's 50th, his loyalty to your wonderful family, all their travels to see everyone and everything, his enjoying my father at Christmas 2008, the Swedish festivals, Chautauqua, I could go on and on. He will be truly missed. Neil positively added to this world in a way that few can, he will be missed by us all. I am proud to feel that I was part of his world and family.
Eloise-Marie Clark
I will be thinking of you all especially these next few days as you go through all the activities and I know that they will all be an honor to Neil.
I am so sorry to hear of Neil's passing. My thoughts and prayers are certainly with you all at this time. I have so many wonderful memories of Neil - his kindness to me, his interest in all of us, his deep interest in history, Billy singing "Children of the Heavenly Father" to him at Billy's 50th, his loyalty to your wonderful family, all their travels to see everyone and everything, his enjoying my father at Christmas 2008, the Swedish festivals, Chautauqua, I could go on and on. He will be truly missed. Neil positively added to this world in a way that few can, he will be missed by us all. I am proud to feel that I was part of his world and family.
Eloise-Marie Clark
I will be thinking of you all especially these next few days as you go through all the activities and I know that they will all be an honor to Neil.
Message from Eloise-Marie Clark
September 11, 2015 3:36 PM
Thank you Eloise. Dad got such a kick out of you.
Message from Tom & Mary Beth Hanson
September 8, 2015 9:28 AM
Mattson Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of grieving, but I hope you all take some time to reflect on Neil's life and how he has positively affected so many people.
I know we so looked forward to Neil & Marilyn's visits here in Indiana; I loved talking to Neil about world events and especially how they were covered by the media. He was a man of strong convictions and there is no doubt that we will all miss him.
We we will pray that the love of God enfolds the entire Mattson family during the difficult times ahead.
I wish we could be there in person, but please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of grieving, but I hope you all take some time to reflect on Neil's life and how he has positively affected so many people.
I know we so looked forward to Neil & Marilyn's visits here in Indiana; I loved talking to Neil about world events and especially how they were covered by the media. He was a man of strong convictions and there is no doubt that we will all miss him.
We we will pray that the love of God enfolds the entire Mattson family during the difficult times ahead.
I wish we could be there in person, but please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Message from Dick & Pat Moen
September 8, 2015 7:59 AM
Marilyn & family,
Neil will be missed by so many, as the great historian and kind man he was.
May our Lord bring you comfort now and in the days ahead.
God Bless his memory,
Dick & Pat
Neil will be missed by so many, as the great historian and kind man he was.
May our Lord bring you comfort now and in the days ahead.
God Bless his memory,
Dick & Pat
Message from Steve Saetre
September 7, 2015 11:30 AM
Please accept my condolences on the loss of Neil to the entire Mattson family. What words can one say or write about a man who lived such a full life that have been said or written about after such a life that panned nearly 9 decades , living history we read about. One of my early memories was seeing him with his camera to take photos at a Memorial Day event, I think it was one my dad spoke at in the late 60's. He became for many I believe the great story teller of not only news of Warren, but the people that traveled through it, and lived there and he was a great witness to all that went on, its people and their lives. The Sheaf and especially his column 'Chaff' became for former residents the very fabric of the city and Neil so greatly kept the high standards of reporting news and all he learned from his father, greater family , He would often tell of visits or letters from past residents of news or remarks, in that no one really completely leaves Warren and the times one had. His love of history is evident not only the great works he did while on the board of the local, county and state historical society, those of today at MSHS stand on his and others shoulders as the wonderful Minnesota History Center stands as a great structure that says we the people and leaders of Minnesota care about the past as we move into the future. His wonderful reprinting of old letters from settlers and travelers of Minn's past and past Warren people like my great grandparents were so great to read about. His travels with Marylin became well known and so well written, always finding new places to discover or have another look at. He was a longtime and very loyal friends to my parents, both our families are active, large with several siblings that were in same classes, He was at the U-M for my mom's last 2 years there.It was fun to be around my dad and Neil in conversation. He was very proud of his Swedish roots that will always be part of his legacy knowing where he and much of his ancestors came from. In many ways I think his interest in history it is the interest in the journey man has taken, from the boats to the new world, to America from Europe and then the river boats, ox carts, and explorer days to the early Warren settlers and growth in the early 20th century and forward, Yes, with his final journey now taken, he leaves us much to read, see, enjoy , we can thank him for much of the pride in our home town, our families, our past and future he wrote or spoke on over the years. As it says, Some sheaves, kernels and Chaff, things that are all part of the Bread of Life. RIP, Steve Saetre.
Message from Steve Saetre
September 11, 2015 3:38 PM
Thank you Steve, for a beautifully articulated letter. Wonderful to read how much you appreciated this historian. He will be greatly missed. Thanks so much. I can't wait to read your well crafted letter to mom.
Message from Ron & Marlyce (Grega) Thompson
September 6, 2015 7:26 PM
John -- You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May our Lord, Jesus Christ carry you through this time.
A DISH GARDEN WITH FRESH FLOWERS was sent by Bob and Maridale Vanek on September 6, 2015
Message from Dean Danielski
September 6, 2015 10:06 AM
Prayers to the entire Mattson family; Neil will be missed but never forgotten.
Message from Pastor Dennis and Marilyn Gray
September 5, 2015 2:30 PM
We wish you God's eternal blessing now and in the future. We will miss Neil's smiling face at various events in the community. Numbers 6:22-26. This passage is about the Lord lifting us up like a child so we can communicate with Him - face to face. May His presence be felt for each member of the family.
Message from Sue (Johnson) Davidson
September 4, 2015 7:41 PM
Dear Marilyn and Jean and the whole family. What a great heritage you have. Praying your good memories will bring comfort.
Message from Ed Gulden
September 4, 2015 4:08 PM
I send my condolences to the family of Neil.
A SENTIMENTAL THOUGHTS was sent on September 4, 2015
Duane - Your family is in our thoughts. -DFA Compliance
Message from Ed and Linda Turn
September 4, 2015 10:52 AM
Mattson Family :
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. I have so many good memories working closely with Neil on so many projects over so many years. It was always a pleasure to work with Neil, he was always so supportive of my ideas and projects to promote and make Warren a better place. Neil is a legend and supported Warren and area in so many ways. Cherish the memories.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. I have so many good memories working closely with Neil on so many projects over so many years. It was always a pleasure to work with Neil, he was always so supportive of my ideas and projects to promote and make Warren a better place. Neil is a legend and supported Warren and area in so many ways. Cherish the memories.
A TRADITIONAL FUNERAL BASKET was sent on September 4, 2015
To Brian Mattson and Family: Our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss...our thoughts are with you and your family. -South Texas Radiology Imaging Centers
Message from Earl and Marlys Swanson
September 4, 2015 9:13 AM
Dear Marilyn and Family,
We have been thinking about you these past few weeks and certainly now! We always enjoyed the coffee and reminiscing with you and Neil especially since they were 1944 classmates.
Our love, prayers and sympathy to all of you. Earl and Marlys Swanson
We have been thinking about you these past few weeks and certainly now! We always enjoyed the coffee and reminiscing with you and Neil especially since they were 1944 classmates.
Our love, prayers and sympathy to all of you. Earl and Marlys Swanson
Message from Rick & Barb Olson
September 4, 2015 8:11 AM
Dear Marilyn and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your
Time of sorrow.
Peace
Time of sorrow.
Peace
A candle was lit by Rick & Barb Olson, Billings MT
on September 4, 2015 8:08 AM
Message from Billy Saetre
September 4, 2015 5:21 AM
My prayers and thoughts are with you all. I am so grateful I was able to be at the Big 65th this past Summer, and to sing "Trygare kann ihngen Vaere...:"(Children of the heav'nly Father) for Neil one last time. This is truly the end of an era. God bless his Memory.
Message from Brian Mattson
September 14, 2015 7:11 PM
Thanks Billy, you sang great and my parents really enjoyed it! We had four special events during that 65th anniversary, and Dad made 'em all. Special weekend! Brian Mattson
A candle was lit by Dawn Korynta
on September 4, 2015 12:55 AM
A candle was lit by Jeanne Pokrzywinski Sizemore
on September 3, 2015 9:25 PM
A candle was lit by Paul and Gail Knutson
on September 3, 2015 9:20 PM
Message from Jeanne Pokrzywinski Sizemore
September 3, 2015 9:18 PM
Marilyn and family
I'm am so sorry to hear about Neil. He was such a kind sweet man and we always enjoyed when you and Neil came to Georgia to see Jerry's family and mine. I have alot of great memories of all of you when we were neighbors.My sincere condolences and prayers for you and your family. Love to you Marilyn and family.
I'm am so sorry to hear about Neil. He was such a kind sweet man and we always enjoyed when you and Neil came to Georgia to see Jerry's family and mine. I have alot of great memories of all of you when we were neighbors.My sincere condolences and prayers for you and your family. Love to you Marilyn and family.
Message from LouAnn Beck
September 3, 2015 8:22 PM
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Message from Bruce Johnson
September 3, 2015 8:13 PM
Thoughts and prayers to the Mattson family. Long time neighbors and family friend in Warren. Excellent historian and great man.
Message from Jean Walker
September 3, 2015 7:26 PM
Sending prayers to the family.
Message from Marcia Potucek
September 3, 2015 7:25 PM
My condolences to Rick, Brian, Duane and to the rest of the family on the loss of your father. I always liked to see your parents together at the fair, usually at the Historical Society where I was spending time with my parents. You were blessed with many years of having him as your father and friend. The City of Warren is also losing a great "man around town".
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