Matthew J. Kaschmitter
February 02, 2023
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Matthew J. Kaschmitter, 81, passed away peacefully following a short illness on February 2, 2023. He was born May 8, 1941 to Henry and Katherine (Kollasch) Kaschmitter in Sheldon, Iowa. He graduated from Sheldon High School in 1959 and received his B.S. and M.S. degrees from the University of Iowa.
Matt devoted his life to family, friends and education. He loved to play pickleball, hike and bike ride. He was a devoted teacher for 35+ years at College Community School District (Cedar Rapids Prairie).
He is survived by his wife, Julie; children, Lisa (Randy) Vogel and Mark (Bronda) Kaschmitter; his grandchildren, Luke and Elizabeth Kaschmitter; sisters, Jane Kelly and Joan (Paul) Nelson; brothers-in-law, Larry (Karol) Roehrkasse, John (Nancy) Roehrkasse and Don (Ann) Roehrkasse; many nieces and nephews; and other special people in his life, Judi and Tim Hieb, Michael Hieb, David Hieb and Kris and Todd Miler.
Matt was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Sharon (Roehrkasse) Kaschmitter and his sister, Sister Burnita (Peter) Kaschmitter, OSF.
Services will be held at Lutheran Church of Hope, 925 Jordan Creek Parkway in West Des Moines, IA on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation one hour prior.
The family would like to thank Unity Point Hospitals for their service and care.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lutheran Church of Hope or Eastern Iowa Lutheran Bible Camp and Retreat Center (Ewalu) at Strawberry Point.
Spencer Garlinghouse
02/20/2023
Apologies for the late post, I just became aware of Mr Kaschmitters passing. Mr Kaschmitter had retired from teaching before my time at Prairie but he was still the junior high tennis coach, and ran the summer tennis program when school was out. He was a great coach- really made things fun and taught us a ton about tennis. He definitely is a big reason for my lifelong interest and involvement in the sport even now 20-something years later.
Condolences to the family, Mr Kaschmitter was a great coach and a great guy to be around.
Kathy Good
02/08/2023
I was so sorry to learn of Matt's death. He and Sharon were "salt of the earth" kind of people and Dave and I enjoyed knowing them as members of our local and Iowa tandem bicycling club! I have such fond memories of great times together!
Chris and Rolf Christophersen
02/06/2023
Not only was Matt a colleague at Prairie when we taught there, but he and Sharon were next door neighbors on Alma Drive in Cedar Rapids. Mark and Lisa, we are saddened by the loss of both your parents. We have so many positive memories of them when you and our kids were growing up! It is our hope that those memories will live in your hearts forever and give you peace. Our deepest sympathies.
Steve and Linda Yuza
02/06/2023
Deeply saddened by the passing of Matt. He was a genuine person as a friend and coworker, always lending a hand,advising,listening,
and just being Matt!
Enjoyed my 35 yrs working with Matt at Prairie and our fun summer work for NSF at the U of I Science Dept.
May he Rest In Peace with his Pickle Ball
Racquet.
Duane and Jill Miller
02/06/2023
What a loss! We got to know Matt and Sharon through pickleball here in North Liberty, IA. A great couple, good friends, and they were fun to play with. We were then saddened by Sharon's accidental death in 2014. Later we were happy for Matt when he remarried an old friend, Julie. Matt was one of a kind, a true gentleman, and friend to all. Farewell, Matt.
Dick and Doris Faas
02/06/2023
We were saddened to read of Matt's passing. He was a true friend and Dick taught Science with Matt for many years at Prairie. Matt helped us when we were developing our land near Swisher. We always enjoyed hearing from him after his retirement. We wish we could be with you Thursday. Our deepest sympathy.
Jerry and Ila Hightshoe
02/06/2023
What a wonderful man. Taught and shared rides to work with Matt for almost 30 years. Always had that wonderful smile. Am deeply saddened by his passing. Condolences to his family and other friends.
Del and Karon Smith
02/05/2023
Matt greeted everyone with a great smile and always wanted to hear how you were doing before talking about anything else. He was a gentlemen in every sense of the word. Condolences to the family. Rest in peace Matt.
Larry & Karol Roehrkasse
02/05/2023
Matt was our brother in law and one of the finest men we have known. A great father, husband, teacher, and friend to all. Always interesting to talk with and he was always interested in learning how your own lives were going. He was a true Christian and sharing man who is at peace and who will be missed by all.
Roger & Jill Myers
02/05/2023
We are so saddened to hear of Matt's passing. We really enjoyed the chance to meet him and will always remember his gentle smile and the way he was always there to help his family when needed. Rest in peace, Matt...you will be dearly missed.
August Steffen
02/04/2023
I was saddened to learn of Matt's passing!
Always a genuine man, friendly and engaging.
My condolences to the family!
Anne Farrell
02/04/2023
Uncle Matt was a great person. I remember at family gatherings he always had a genuine interest hearing about everyones updates. May he rest in peace. 🤍