Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home - Brookston


Matthew S. Musser

( January 26, 1978 - August 5, 2010 )

Matthew S. Musser, 32, of Earl Park, died at 4:40 p.m. Thursday, August 5, 2010 due to a farm tractor/train accident in Earl Park. He was born January 26, 1978 in Lafayette to Glen and Connie Gordon Musser. They survive. He graduated from Benton Central High School in 1996, and he then attended Lincoln Tech where he became a certified diesel mechanic. Matthew was a member of The Earl Park Volunteer Fire Department, Benton Central FFA Alumni, America Simmental Association, Grandsons of the American Legion, and Otterbein United Methodist Church. He was a self-employed farmer, he ran his own hay-bailing business, and raised cattle. Matt loved farming, showing cattle, and having fun with his friends. He was a goodhearted person who would do anything for anyone. Surviving with his parents is a brother, Neal Musser (wife: Valarie) of Port St. Lucie, Fl., maternal grandparents, Gale and Marty Gordon, and his paternal grandmother Jean Musser. Also surviving is a nephew, Gavin Musser, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Matt loved his family very much, and held a special place in his heart for his nephew Gavin. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather Alvin Musser, and his uncle David Musser. Friends may call from 3-8 p.m. Monday, August 9, 2010, at The Cardinals Roost in Earl Park. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at Otterbein United Methodist Church. Pastors John Randall and Jack Scott will be officiating. Interment to follow at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens in Lafayette. Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home in Kentland in charge of arrangements. Memorials contributions may be made to Earl Park Volunteer Fire Department, Raub United Methodist Church, Benton Central FFA, Benton County 4-H, and/or Otterbein United Methodist Church Building Fund.