Harold William Mattfeld, 103, always known as “Matt,” of Austin, died Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015, at Good Samaritan Society Comforcare.

He was born Jan. 1, 1912, in Fort Dodge, Iowa, the son of Theodore and Laura (Merck) Mattfeld. After his graduation from Fort Dodge High School, Matt received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Iowa. He made his living in the lumber business, beginning in Fort Dodge, and then as owner of Payless Cashways Lumber Store in Austin, retiring in 1970. On Sept. 14, 1941, Matt and Elma Jesperson were married in Royal, Iowa.  He served his country in the Army Air Corps during World War II as a flight instructor, and the couple moved to Austin in 1951 where they raised two daughters. Elma passed away Nov. 16, 2002. A member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Austin, the Lion’s Club, SCORE, and the YMCA Board, Matt enjoyed playing golf, but his true passion was flying. He continued both those activities into his 90s.

Survivors include his daughters: Susan (John) Hall, and Shirley Mattfeld (Jim Sarbaugh), both of Portland, Connecticut; and two grandchildren Will and Jacob Mattfeld-Sarbaugh.

He was preceded in death by his parents Theodore and Laura Mattfeld and his wife Elma Mattfeld.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Austin with Pastor Robert Bailey officiating. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015, at Worlein Funeral Home. The family will greet friends for one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday. There will be no reviewal at the church. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015, prior to the service. Memorials can be directed to the Lutheran Hour Ministries at 660 Mason Ridge Center Drive, St. Louis, MO 63141, St. John’s Lutheran Church, or the Lion’s Eye Bank. Services prearranged and performed by Worlein Funeral Home of Austin. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.