Michael Matthews

Michael “Mike” Matthews, 75, of Wolf Point died July 21, 2022, at Benefis Hospital in Great Falls.

He was born Oct. 22, 1946, in Glasgow to Ruby Gregg Rasor and Pete Matthews. He grew up in Frazer for seven years, then moved to Oregon where he lived for approximately seven years.

He was drafted to the United States Army on Nov. 9, 1966, and became a soldier in the 25th Infantry, Tropic Lightning. He served three and a half tours of duty in Vietnam War. While serving in Vietnam, he had two sons, Michael Duane Jr. and Lewis Paul Matthews. He was a well decorated soldier who earned a Bronze Star medal, Army Commendation medal, Purple Heart, along with many other campaign ribbons.

After completing his tours in Vietnam, he was stationed in Seoul, Korea. He met Chong Hyon Mun “Moon”, whom he then married in 1975. He served in Korea for a total of three years. He and Moon brought their only daughter, Angela, into their lives in 1977. He served his country for a total of 18 years.

He then joined the United States Bureau of Corrections in Lompoc, Calif., after leaving the Army. He and Moon then brought in their youngest son, Lewis Gregg, into their lives in 1980. He was devoted to his family. He loved cheering on his children and grandchildren in sports and anything they participated in.

He enjoyed hunting, camping and especially fishing.

He and lifelong friend John Nesbit rebuilt his 1955 green