David J. Mattson
Saturday, April 16, 1938
Date of Death:
Sunday, January 25, 2026
Age:
87 years old
Saturday, April 16, 1938
Date of Death:
Sunday, January 25, 2026
Age:
87 years old
Saturday, April 16, 1938
Date of Death:
Sunday, January 25, 2026
Age:
87 years old
David J. Mattson
David John Mattson, life-long resident of Rochester, MN was born April 16, 1938 and died on January 25, 2026 at the age of 87 following a brief illness.
David “Matty” graduated from Rochester High School in 1956. Always hard-working and on the go, he had a life-long career at Scharf Auto Supply. David was a faithful member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Rochester. Serving his country for over a decade in the Army Reserve Military Police, David finished at the rank of E-7 Sergeant First Class. He took great pride participating in a recent honor flight to Washington, DC. David served his community for many years as a Youth Hockey Coach and a member of Sertoma 700 Club both of which he was a past president. An avid outdoorsman, David could often be found in his retirement years chopping wood, on the golf course, snowmobiling, or seasonal trips “up north” deer hunting and fishing.
David is survived by his wife of 66 years, Virginia; 3 children-Gayle (Jeff) of Cincinnati OH, Todd of Rochester, and Rick (Jenny) of Rochester; 7 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren.
The Memorial Service for David will be held on Friday, January 30, 2026 at 11:00AM at Redeemer Lutheran Church (869 7th Avenue SE, Rochester, MN). Visitation will begin at 9:30AM prior to the funeral, at Redeemer Lutheran Church. A luncheon will follow. Burial will be at a later date at Grandview Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Rochester.
In lieu of flowers, if you would like to donate in David’s memory, please consider Redeemer Lutheran Church, The Salvation Army, Women’s Shelter and Support Center, or a charity meaningful to you.
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I wish to extend my sincere sympathy to Dave’s family. It was an honor to be his guardian on the Freedom Honor Flight in September 2024. We acquired an instant friendship like we had known each other for many years. The memories of that trip and our conversations will last forever. I was definitely hoping we could spend more time together in however I feel blessed for the time we had together. You for sure will be missed.
This is not good bye but so long until we meet again.
Rest In Peace Dave.
John Erickson
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Dave. He was my youth hockey coach when I was young. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Chuck Buske
Dave was a good friend from high school hockey and doing business at Scharf Auto his sarcasm will be missed.
Bill "Red"Haas
My Sympathy to all the members of Dave's family. Dave was a good man and will be missed.. God Bless.
To the Mattson Family, I am so sorry to hear of Dave's passing. We were neighbors in SE Rochester. I enjoyed talking with Dave on our return back to Rochester. He always told it like it is, didn't pull any punches. I remember him asking me about deer hunting. I said it wasn't going so good. He looked me in the eyes and said quit moving around so much GD. A couple of days later I got my first buck. He ran with my two older brothers but he was always nice to me. RIP DAVE...
Always enjoyed Matty at Sertoma events and particularly softball.
Truly a "man's man" !
My golf partner at PIGC. Champions of men's league first year at PI. Snowmobiling friend. Hockey friend. Overall, my FRIEND.
I will miss the way look I got many times on the course.
My sympathies,
Tim Tarara
Dave was a good guy family friend. He helped me start my Business. Prayers to the whole family.
I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to Virginia and family. .
I send my most sincere sympathy to Dave's family. Dave was a great friend of our family. Many, many fond memories. He will certainly be missed by many. RIP Dave.
I have known Dave for over 50 years. I worked with Pat Goodman at Goodman Auto until 1972. Dave would come by on Fridays for lunch. Dave was always one of the nicest people that I met thru my life. The passing of Dave will leave a void in the world that can never be filled. I will truly miss him