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Matthew Edward Wueste, Sr. September 23, 1937 – January 14, 2023 Matthew Edward Wueste, Sr., age 85, went home to be with our Lord on Saturday, January14, 2023, with his wife Marcella and their four children at his bedside. Matt was born in San Antonio, Texas on September 23, 1937, to parents Gus D. and Ann Wueste. He attended St. Mary’s Elementary School in downtown San Antonio, Central Catholic High School, and graduated from St. Mary’s University with a degree in Industrial Engineering. He was a 1st Lt. in the Air Force for a brief period of time, and then worked at Kelly Air Force Base for 30 years. After he retired from Kelly in 1998, he worked part-time teaching at Central Catholic High School. Matt was a devout Catholic and always enjoyed being active in the Church. He met his wife Marcella when they were both in a Young Adult Club at their own Church, and the two clubs had a joint social at Landa Park in New Braunfels, Texas. They married in 1961 and had four beautiful children. Matt remained active in St. Matthew Catholic Church, where he was a member of the Men’s Club; a Sacristan and Eucharistic Minister for many years; and a leader in the Boy Scouts of America Troop 271, enjoying camping and going on trips with the boys. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, Hermann Sons, and Alhambra de Bejar. Faith and family were the backbone of Matt and Marcella’s 62 year marriage. They enjoyed many family activities together, especially going on vacation every summer. They made many trips to Port Aransas, and traveled to Rockport, Disney World in Florida, Colorado, Illinois, California, and Alaska. They attended many family reunions, and holidays were always celebrated with family gatherings. Matt always enjoyed being physically active. When his children were young, the family went bike riding at McAllister Park. He loved spending time supporting and participating in his children’s sports endeavors. Later, with the help of Special Olympics, Matt and Marcella started a Unified Bowling League for young adults with disabilities and their families or friends. Matt also played in a senior volleyball league well into his 60’s, and enjoyed yard work and gardening into his 80’s. Matt is survived by his wife Marcella; son Matthew, Jr.; daughter Kathy (husband Russell Abshire and their children Kelly, Matthew, and Jacob); son John (wife Laura and their children Emily and AJ); and son Tom (wife Diana and their daughter Adelina). Services: Visitation will begin Thursday, January 26, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North, with the Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, January 27, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 10703 Wurzbach Rd., San Antonio, TX, followed by a reception in the church hall. Interment will be at Holy Cross Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. in the mausoleum chapel, 17501 Nacogdoches Rd. San Antonio, TX 78266. In lieu of flowers, if you wish to make a contribution in Matt’s memory, the family asks that you consider The Arc of San Antonio, 13430 West Avenue, San Antonio, TX 78216 or The Oblate School of Theology, 285 Oblate Dr., San Antonio, TX 78216.

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Matthew Edward Wueste, Sr.

September 23, 1937 - January 14, 2023