Matthew DeWitte

   Matthew Henry DeWitte passed away Monday, June 24, 2024, at the age of 48.  He was born August 26, 1975, in Grand Rapids, MI to Ross and Jean DeWitte.  Matthew loved doing scrap metal for a living and loved taking care of his pigs and chickens.  He was known for his big heart and helping people and he was a huge talker!

     Matthew leaves behind his children:  Christopher Matthew DeWitte, Ft. Scott, KS, Ross Allyn DeWitte, Nevada, MO, Hazel Abear (Albert Coats), Mississippi, and Matthew Henry DeWitte, Jr., Goodman, MO; a sister, Jennifer Cowan; four grandchildren; his parents, Ross and Jean DeWitte, Belton, MO; and his significant-other, Deanna Hed, Nevada, MO.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents.

     A gathering to celebrate Matthew’s life will be at 1:00p.m., Sunday, July 7, 2024, at Gunn Park, Shelter House #5 in Ft. Scott, KS.

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