(Rock Island Argus  Wednesday, 26 September 1979)

C. L. Matheis of Rock Island dies at his home

Charles L. Matheis, 31, of 2903½ 13th Ave., Rock Island, died last night at his home.

Private services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Knox-Larson Funeral Home, Rock Island.

Burial will be in National Cemetery, Rock Island Arsenal.  There will be no visitation.

Mr. Matheis was born Aug. 30, 1948, a son of Louis D. and Hellen Baird Matheis.  He was a lifetime Rock Island resident, educated in Rock Island public schools, Augustana College, and Black Hawk College.

He was a Vietnam veteran.

He had been employed by the City of Rock Island in the Water Department.

Survivors include his parents, and a brother, Laurence A. Matheis, Tuscaloosa, Ala.

(© 1979 R I Argus)