Robert “Bob” Matter

Robert “Bob” Matter, age 82, died peacefully on the morning of Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at the VA Hospice CLC in Butler, surrounded by family after a short battle with cancer. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, on August 5, 1941, Bob was the son of the late Katherine (Steckling) and William Matter. A 1959 graduate of Washington Vocational High School, Bob went into the Navy and trained as a shipfitter. He enjoyed many adventures and travels during his time in the Navy. He then went on to work in the coal mines. There were very few things Bob could not fix. He was an electrician, plumber, and welder. He went on to working utilities for a broadcasting team and was able to travel the country. Bob was a kind, witty, generous, and loyal man and if you had the chance to meet him, you did not forget it. He was a member of the American Legion, Italian Club, East Butler Fireman’s Club, Sons of Italy, and Slovak Club. He enjoyed spending his time with family and friends. His motto was that you should enjoy your life and he lived it well. He leaves behind his ex-wife, Patricia Matter, his partner, Elizabeth Stout, 2 daughters, Lori (Bill) Harris of NC, Mary (Jeff) Feldbauer of Renfrew, and a son, Robert (Jill) Matter, Jr. of Cranberry Twp., 6 grandchildren, Allison and Ben Harris, Kylie and Jacob Feldbauer, Robert Matter III and Julie Matter. a brother, Lou Matter of CA. He was preceded in death by 6 siblings. Family and friends will be received on Sunday, May 19, 2024 from 2-4 & 6-8 PM in the SPENCER D. GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 140 NEW CASTLE RD. BUTLER, PA 16001, WWW.SPENCERDGEIBEL.COM. Full military honors and funeral prayers will immediately follow in the funeral home.