Matthew J. Wilson

MATTHEW “MATT” J. WILSON , 43 , of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 7:36 am, Friday, February 14, 2020 in Sparta, Illinois.

He was born to Larry and Brenda (nee Miller) Wilson on September 7, 1976 in Red Bud, Illinois.

Matt married Kalie Frees on May 3, 2003 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Red Bud; she survives.

He was of the Catholic Faith. Matt was a member of the Sparta Country Club. He was a Mizzou, St. Louis Blues and St. Louis Cardinals fan. Matt was an avid golfer, he was an active golf coach and had played golf for McKendree University. He was a devoted father, and loving husband, son, brother and a caring friend.

Survivors:

Wife:

Kalie Frees- Wilson Red Bud, IL

Parents:

Larry & Brenda Wilson Sparta, IL

2 Children:

Dylan Wilson Red Bud, IL

Brenn Wilson Red Bud, IL

Family Friend:

Haley Johnson Red Bud, IL

4 Siblings:

Tricia (Steve) Stuart Addison, TX

Kristy (Joe) Kessler Los Angeles, CA

Lyndsay Wilson Denver, CO

Allyse Wilson Los Angeles, CA

In-laws:

Jamie Wilson Sparta, IL

Randall Frees Red Bud, IL

Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends

Preceded in death by: Maternal Grandparents – Edward & Lucille Miller, Paternal Grandparents – Julia & Stanley Wilson, 1 Uncle – Bruce Miller and 1 Cousin – Derek Bockhorn

Memorial Service:

1:00 pm, Thursday, February 20, 2020

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Red Bud, Illinois

Officiating:

Fr. Clyde Grogan

Visitation:

Wednes day – 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Thursday – 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Pechacek Funeral Homes, Red Bud, Illinois

Memorials:

Family Choice