Harold L. Mathiot

Harold L. Mathiot, 90, of Ridott, died Friday, December 28, 2012 at the Monroe Clinic Hospital. Harold was born in Freeport on March 20, 1922, the son of Clark and Helen (Bessert) Mathiot. Harold served in World War II for the U.S. Navy. He worked at Baxter Oil Company and Crestwood Oil before retiring in 1985. Harold married Isabelle S. Cary on March 15, 1941 in Dubuque, Iowa. Harold attended Ridott Community Church. He enjoyed bowling, fishing camping, and golfing. Harold served on the Ridott and German Valley Volunteer Fire Department for 34 years. He also served for 42 years for the Village of Ridott. Survivors include his wife, Isabelle Mathiot; son, Larry (Dawn) Mathiot; daughter, Faith Heitkam; daughter in-law Barbara (Mathiot) Zuspann of Springfield, and Barbara (Link) Mathiot of DeForest, Wisconsin, grandchildren, Stacy Huett of Stockton, Brian (Caroline) Mathiot and Mike (Jennifer) Mathiot both of Springfield, Charlene Mathiot of Wausau, WI., Joe (Melissa) Mathiot of Verona, WI., Nathan (Sarah) Mathiot of Wheeling, IL., and Ryan (Catherine) Mathiot of Chicago. Also surviving are 9 great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Harold was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, Timothy and Terry, two brothers and one sister. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday January 5, 2013 at Burke Tubbs Funeral Home in Freeport. Rev. Mark Vlad will officiate. Visitation will be Friday 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Burke Tubbs. There will also be a visitation from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service Saturday. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established for German Valley Fire Department and Ridott Community Church. Please sign the guestbook at www.burketubbs.com.