Matthew Summers

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Matthew Jacob Summers, 66, of Belleville, IL, born May 26, 1952, died Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at the VA St. Louis Health Care System in St. Louis, MO.

Matthew worked at Roesch Enamel and was a veteran of the United States Army.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Donald and Juanita Summers.

Surviving are his wife, Rita A., nee Keammerer, Summers;
his children, Tammy (Scott) Goodman, Matt Summers,Christopher (Jackie) Summers, and Elisa Summers;
12 grandchildren, Jamie Sobczak (Jarae Weatherby), Brandon, Jakob, and Kristopher Summers, Ethan, Kadin, and Lucas Summers, Makayla Lipson, Bionka Summers, Keith Edwards, Caleb Summers, and Xavier Summers;
a great-grandson, Brayden A. Weatherby, and a brother, David (Patty) Summers.

Memorials may be made to cancer research of donor’s choice.  Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.

Visitation:  Friends may visit from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 20, 2018, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, IL.

Funeral:  Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 23, 2018, at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO, with full military honors.

Burial will be at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO.

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4 Comments on Matthew Summers

Jerry Klingelhoefer said : Guest Report Jul 20, 2018 at 5:17 PM

Will missed you. We great friends when we were kids. Jerry Klingelhoefer

  • Belleville
  • Il
Dennis Dillow said : Guest Report Jul 20, 2018 at 4:33 PM

I'm sorry for the loss of a good friend and a good man

  • Collinsville
  • IL
GERALD STONE said : Guest Report Jul 19, 2018 at 7:17 PM

I taught Matt to play the guitar when he was a young man. Rita, Tammy, and brother Dave, I know, my sympathies to you and Matt's large family. I was proud to have known him. May God's peace comfort all of you.

  • Freeburg
  • Illinois
Brenda williamson/yates said : Guest Report Jul 19, 2018 at 2:05 PM

If this is husband to Rita summers that worked @ castle haven in the 80's you have my deepest sympathy and my prayers to you and the family. Sorry I'm unable to pay my respect @ this time. sincerely Brenda Williamson.

  • Belleville
  • Illinois

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