A week or so ago, Dick Mathis had both a heart attack and a stroke while visiting his wife at Winner Regional Long-term Care home. I visited him in the hospital and he was mentally alert, but not happy with his current condition even though he thought care was very good. He died on January 8, 2020 about 30 days short of his 89 birthday on February 17. This morning I attended his committal service at Winner Cemetery. That was quick probably only about 10 minutes and considering the frigid temperature with a -15F chill factor, the short service was a relief. I had talked to Dick Mathis a few dozen times at the Mathis Implement store where he usually occupied a chair near the coffee and popcorn machines. I will miss the chatter even if he was still a Trump supporter. We extend our sympathy to the Mathis Families.
The three Mathis brothers Art, Doyle, and Dick all passed away in the last 18 months or so. Once upon a time, they farmed between Meckling and Vermillion back in my old home area. Art opened an IH store on the north side of Yankton. Those are memories from about 65 years ago. They purchased the Winner IH store from Van Collins (I think) in 1958. In March of 2018. They celebrated 60 years of business.
Stay tuned anyway* Doug Wiken
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