Gordon "Matt" F. Mattzela
, Michigan
Gordon Matt F. Mattzela moved on from this life to be with the Lord on Saturday October 10 2026. Gordon was born in Reed City on February 27 1950 the 13th of 14 children. He grew up in LeRoy and graduated from Pine River High School. After his graduation he enlisted in the United States Air Force where Gordon embodied the Air Force values of integrity first service before self and excellence in all things throughout his 36 years of service. After his honorable discharge from active duty he served as the Facilities and Maintenance Manager and leading the operations within the Vertical Shop on Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska. To this day the base is covered with projects and proof of his skills and handiwork. You can find a retired airplane park that was designed by Gordy just before his retirement. Matt spent his free time with his…