Allen Ernest Matchett

Allen was born Aug. 29, 1945, in Sagola Township, son of the late Steven and Mary (Herzog) Matchett. He married Sylvia Anderson on Aug. 28, 1965, at the First Covenant Church in Iron Mountain. Allen worked in the woods for his brother-in-law, “Porky” Jacobson for more than 20 years before working for Dickinson County, both at the parks and the courthouse, before retiring. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, woodworking, playing guitar and tinkering on small engines, but most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family, particularly his grandchildren.

Allen is survived by his wife, Sylvia; his children, Doug (Mel) Matchett and Jim (Kristina) Matchett; grandchildren, Levi Matchett and Steven Matchett (Kira Peters); a great-granddaughter, Ember Rae Matchett; six siblings, Laura Jacobson, Dorothy Martin, Margaret (Les) Loper, Maryann Matchett, Patricia Bergeron and Dan (Eileen) Matchett; and a brother-in-law, Brian Starnes.

In addition to his parents, Allen is preceded in death by six siblings, June (Bob) Bozile, Marge (Bill) Lysel, Shirley Starnes, James (Jolie) Matchett, Frank Matchett and Dennis Matchett; and three brothers-in-law, Al “Porky” Jacobson, Adrian Bergeron and Melvin Martin.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 7 at the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home in Iron Mountain, with a service to follow at 1 p.m. at the funeral home.

Al’s family would like to thank all of the first responders for taking excellent care of him.

Condolences may be expressed to the family of Allen Ernest Matchett online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com.

The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home with the arrangements.