Clarence Matus

Clarence Matus, age 83, of Bellmead, passed away late Friday morning, July 26, 2019 at his residence. A rosary will be recited 6:00 p.m. Monday at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, followed by visitation until 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Bellmead, with Rev. Albert Ruiz as celebrant. Military Graveside Rites will be held 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary's Cemetery near West, conducted by West Veterans Honor Guard. Clarence was born July 21, 1936 near West, the son of John and Elizabeth (Rothbauer) Matus. He attended schools in Penelope, Abbott, and West. Clarence served his country with the United States Navy from 1955 to 1957 on the USS Destroyer Allen Sumner. He was fortunate to be on the same ship with his lifelong friend, Luke Holecek. On July 1, 1961 he was united in marriage to Dorothy Nors in Abbott. Clarence was a faithful member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. He was also a member of the VFW Post #4819 in West. Clarence worked as a fabrication manager for Tymco for over 30 years before retiring in 2000. Prior to that he worked for Jerabek Motors, Westex Welding, Young Brothers, Slurry Seal and General Dynamics. Clarence enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and traveling. He loved spending time with his family. Clarence is preceded in death by his parents and an infant daughter, Monica Matus. Survivors include his beloved wife of 58 years, Dorothy Matus; a son, David Matus; a daughter, Becky Montelongo and husband Alex, all of Bellmead; a brother, Albert Matus and wife Cherrie; grandchildren, Andrea, Heaven, Anthony, Alejandra, Angelina, Eric and Jessica; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Pallbearers are Anthony Lopez, Doug Matus, Ronnie Matus, Mike Matus, Jerome Nors and Eddie Sulak. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to West VFW Post #4819.