Fr. Erwin Matt

April 1, 1927 — September 11, 2025

Born on April 1, 1927, in Milwaukee, WI and died on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at the age of 98. Father began his priestly formation at Marquette University from 1947 – 1949 and St. Francis Major Seminary from 1950 – 1956. Father was ordained to the priesthood by the Most Reverend Albert G. Meyer on May 26, 1956, at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Milwaukee. Father Matt was first assigned Assistant at Ss. Cyril & Methodius Parish in Sheboygan on June 26, 1956. He was appointed to the Faculty of Saint Francis Minor Seminary in St. Francis on June 21, 1957. On June 19, 1979, he was assigned as Associate Pastor at St. John Kanty Parish in Milwaukee. Father was assigned as Shared Pastor at St. Rose of Lima Parish in Fredonia and Mission of Mother of Sorrows Parish in Little Kohler on September 2, 1980. On October 7, 1980, he was appointed Chaplain at Notre Dame Health Care Centers in Elm Grove. He retired from active ministry on June 20, 1995. Father Matt's ministry primarily entailed being a teacher and spiritual counselor at Saint Francis Minor Seminary and ministry as a chaplain for the Sisters of Notre Dame in Elm Grove. A concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial for Father Matt will be celebrated at Clement Manor Chapel, 3939 S. 92 ^nd Street, Greenfield on Friday, September 26, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. Priest friends and former colleagues are invited to concelebrate; please bring an alb and white stole. Visitation will be held at Clement Manor Chapel, on September 26, from 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Interment will take place at Holy Cross Cemetery, 7301 W. Nash Street, Milwaukee following the funeral Mass.

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