Matthew R. Tressler
December 8, 1973 - May 25, 2012
Matthew R. Tressler, 38, of Wolcott, died unexpectedly Friday, May 25, 2012. He was born December 8, 1973 in California to Roger and Sandra (Woida) Tressler. He graduated from Western High School of Howard County, Indiana in 1992. His marriage was to Jennifer Mathew on August 1, 1998 in Remington Christian Church. She survives. He worked as a laborer at Wabash National for 17 years. He was an avid Colts and NASCAR fan. He also loved Fantasy Football. He enjoyed music, reading trivia books, his friends and most importantly his children. He loved going to their sporting events and spending time with them. He also enjoyed eating tacos and his sister-in-law Nichole's salsa. His dream was to open an all-you-can-eat Chinese and Mexican buffet at the 201 exit. Surviving with his wife Jennifer are three children, Jacob Lape, Angela and Emily Tressler all of Wolcott, his parents, Roger and Sandra Tressler of Kokomo, maternal grandmother, Evelyn Woida of Dechard, TN, paternal grandmother, Irene Tressler of Kokomo, mother and father-in-law, Rex and Kathy Mathew of Wolcott, sister-in-law, Nichole Rance (husband: Sam) of Wolcott, brother-in-law, Josh "Pickle" Mathew of Wolcott, his niece and nephew, Jada and Sam Rance Jr. of Wolcott, maternal grandfather and grandmother-in-law, Marvin and Vera Sutter of Remington, and his paternal grandfather-in-law, Bernard Mathew of Wolcott. Also surviving are his extended family, Billy and Chris Stearns and family of Wolcott and David and Julie Leonard and family of Wolcott. He was preceded in death by one brother. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. (EDT) Thursday, May 31, 2012 at Remington Christian Church. His funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. (EDT) Friday, June 1, 2012 also at Remington Christian Church with Pastor Guy Brown and Rev. Randy Sparks officiating. Interment to follow at Palestine Cemetery of Wolcott. Memorial donations may be made to the Matthew Tressler Memorial Fund to be used for a good cause in his name. Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home of Remington in charge of arrangements.