Edward Leon Matelski, 1919-1994

Ad-Express/Iowegian - 15 April 1994

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  Edward Leon Matelski, 74, of Davenport died Wednesday, April 13, 1994, at St. Luke's Hospital in Davenport.

  He was born Oct. 13, 1919, in Jerome, the son of Stanley and Louise (Markoski) Matelski.

  He married Betty Fry June 30, 1948, in Davenport. She survives.

  Also surviving are a daughter, Marilyn Berardicurti of Orlando, Fla.; a son, Dennis Matelski of Davenport; two grandchildren; two sisters, Margaret Shaw of Chicago, Ill., and Mary Koester of Rock Island, Ill.; and two brothers, Louis and Harry Matelski of Davenport. 

  He was preceded in death by a brother Johnny.

  He was employed by J. I. Case of Bettendorf for 31 years, retiring in 1977. He was a member of AARP, Plus 60, Local 858 UAW Retirees, former member of the American Legion, Davenport Post. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army and served in World War II.

  Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 16, at Weerts Funeral Home in Davenport. There will be a visitation from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m., Friday at the funeral home. Graveside services will be held in Felkner Cemetery in Centerville at 1 p.m. Monday, April 18. 

  A memorial has been established to C.A.S.I Adult Day Care.