1972
Mathew
2007
Mathew Kijenski
September 8, 1972 — August 5, 2007
Mathew L. Kijenski, age 34, of Mankato
formerly of Hugo, passed away August 5, 2007 as a result of the Amyloidosis affecting his heart.
Preceded in death by his maternal grandparents; paternal grandfather; and grandfather-in-law.
Matt is survived by his wife of 6 years, Carrie; their sons, Logan and Chase; parents, Len & Jessica; sister, Heidi; paternal grandmother, Myrtle Kijenski; Auntie Karen Kijenski (Mike Christiansen); parents-in-law, Dennis & Sue Schmitz; grandmother-in-law, Loretta Schmitz; brother-in-law, Ryan (Jodi) Schmitz, and their daughter, Avery; and hundreds of other aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Matt was born September. 8, 1972 in Mpls. He was raised in Hugo and graduated from Forest Lake HS in 1990. Matt met Carrie Schmitz in Mankato in 1995. They married there on September 29, 2001. They welcomed their sons, Logan in 2003 and Chase in 2006.
Matt started his career as an elementary teacher. He spent many years with Applebees Corp. and recently worked at Midwest Accounts Service in Mankato.
But first and foremost, his passion was teaching.
Matt had an incredible enthusiasm for life and family. He had a loving spirit and twisted sense of humor, so let's all raise our glasses to Matt.
Celebration of Matt's Life 11:00 am, Thursday, August 9, 2007 at Faith Lutheran Church, 886 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Visitation 4-8 pm, Wednesday at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services Thursday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Mathew Kijenski Benefit Fund, 26741 Felton Ave., Wyoming, MN 55092, (651)462-7611. It is okay to show your grief, but in honor of Matt, we would like you to keep your black in the closet and dress colorfully.
formerly of Hugo, passed away August 5, 2007 as a result of the Amyloidosis affecting his heart.
Preceded in death by his maternal grandparents; paternal grandfather; and grandfather-in-law.
Matt is survived by his wife of 6 years, Carrie; their sons, Logan and Chase; parents, Len & Jessica; sister, Heidi; paternal grandmother, Myrtle Kijenski; Auntie Karen Kijenski (Mike Christiansen); parents-in-law, Dennis & Sue Schmitz; grandmother-in-law, Loretta Schmitz; brother-in-law, Ryan (Jodi) Schmitz, and their daughter, Avery; and hundreds of other aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Matt was born September. 8, 1972 in Mpls. He was raised in Hugo and graduated from Forest Lake HS in 1990. Matt met Carrie Schmitz in Mankato in 1995. They married there on September 29, 2001. They welcomed their sons, Logan in 2003 and Chase in 2006.
Matt started his career as an elementary teacher. He spent many years with Applebees Corp. and recently worked at Midwest Accounts Service in Mankato.
But first and foremost, his passion was teaching.
Matt had an incredible enthusiasm for life and family. He had a loving spirit and twisted sense of humor, so let's all raise our glasses to Matt.
Celebration of Matt's Life 11:00 am, Thursday, August 9, 2007 at Faith Lutheran Church, 886 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Visitation 4-8 pm, Wednesday at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services Thursday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Mathew Kijenski Benefit Fund, 26741 Felton Ave., Wyoming, MN 55092, (651)462-7611. It is okay to show your grief, but in honor of Matt, we would like you to keep your black in the closet and dress colorfully.
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