Frederick J. Matulka, 69, passed away on February 7th, 2025 in Omaha, Nebraska with his wife of 50 years by his side.
Born on September 22, 1955, in Grand Island, Nebraska to Fred and Mary Ann Matulka. Fred found great joy in fishing, hunting, woodworking and golf – activities that provided both relaxation and cherished moments with friends and family.
He is survived by his wife, Deb; his daughter, Katie (Mike) Gatliff; his son, Frederick Matulka II; his grandchildren, Grant and Brynn Gatliff; his sisters, Lu (Kent) Pavelka, Pat Gilmore, Kathie Moffett, Sue Matulka; his brothers, Mark (Pam) Matulka, George (Erin) Matulka, Tim (JJ) Matulka; mother-in-law, Dorothy Shaw; father-in-law, Art Shaw; sisters-in-law, Vickie Kanda, Gail (Mike) Sarchet, Sue Shaw, Jackie (Bob) Gaffney and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He is preceded in death by brothers-in-law; Steve Kanda, Tim Moffett, Dave Gilmore, his parents and his son Nicholas James.
Fred’s memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew him. May his love for the outdoors and the time he shared with family bring comfort for those who mourn his passing.
A celebration of life open house will be held Friday, March 7th, 2025 from 1:00-4:00pm (with an opportunity to speak/share stories at 2:00pm) at Lincoln Fire Fighters Reception Hall (241 Victory Ln. Lincoln, NE 68528).
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family for a future memorial at Woodland Hills Golf Course or directly to breakthrought1d (formally known as JDRF) by visiting www.breakthrought1d.org and selecting memorial under the donation button in the upper right corner.
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Deb and Fred started as members at Woodland Hills and quickly became good friends. I will miss him. Godspeed Fred. Deb and family you are in our prayers.
Dear Deb & family, our deepest and sincerest condolences go out to you all during this very sad time. We pray that you all find comfort going forward in the memories created together throughout the years. May our Lord comfort and bless you all each day moving forward. Sending many prayers and much love.
Thoughts and prayers to Fred’s family. We are so sorry for your loss.
Deb and Spud:
Our most sincere condolences go out to you and your family. Thoroughly enjoyed my fishing trips with Fred, golfing together, our Wednesday breakfast, and his humor and wit. Fred was a great friend and will certainly be missed.
Dear Deb and family our thoughts and prayers are with you, Fred was a great friend and boss back in the early days.
Deb, our condolences are with you and your family during this sad time.We’ll always remember
Fred for his love of the outdoors and the years we spent camping at Flagstop.
Fred was a great friend and we had a lot of fun times working together and all those years we spent fishing and hunting together. We have tried to get together the past couple of summers and do another fishing trip. Unfortunately we could not get our schedules to work. RIP my friend.
Deb,
I’m shocked to hear about Fred. He was such a nice guy. I had no idea he loved fishing and hunting so much! I only wish we had stayed in touch all these years. I’ve heard so many nice comments about Fred and you, while calling on John Henry’s in Lincoln. Cris and I are hoping your memory’s will always be there as time heals.
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