Raymond I. Matzelle, EdD, 74, of Spring Township, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, December 15, 2020. He shared a loving marriage of 45 years with Pam S. Matzelle. Born in Berwyn, IL, he was the son of the late Rudolf and Anna Matzelle.
He earned his Bachelor of Science in Business and Master’s Degree in Community College Counseling from Northern Illinois University. In 2003 he earned his Doctorate of Education from Widener University.
Ray worked in college administration beginning in 1975 at the Reading Area Community College as a College Counselor. At RACC he also worked in Institutional Research and later as the Registrar. In 1996 Ray took a position at Cabrini University, serving as Registrar and the Assistant Dean of Academic Services, and remained there until 2003 when he accepted the position of Assistant Dean of Student Services at the Harrisburg Area Community College of Lebanon. He retired in 2007.
Raymond was a dedicated member of St. John Baptist de la Salle R.C.C., Shillington.
An industrious man, he enjoyed working with his hands, whether it was it his own home or working with his sons.
Ray was proud to be able to coach his three sons in youth baseball. In his leisure time he enjoyed golfing. He loved watching football, both professional and collegiate. He and his sons were avid followers of the Chicago Bears—Bear Down!—and Notre Dame.
Raymond’s memory will be cherished by his wife, Pam, their three children: Brent R. Matzelle, husband of Erin K., of Riverton, NJ; Todd A. Matzelle, companion of Nancy T. O'Connor, of Thornton, PA; and Major Chad R. Matzelle (USMC), husband of Taylor B., Camp Lejeune, NC; and their eight grandchildren: Tess, Lena, Emmett, Quinn, Skylar, Liam, Cullen, and Molly Kate. The youngest of seven children, Ray is also survived by his twin brother, Carl, his brother Marty, and his sisters Marie and Judy.
In addition to his parents, Ray was predeceased by his sister Jean, brother Ralph, and his brother in law Ralph Goodyear.
IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, Contributions in Ray’s memory may be offered to the Wounded Warriors Project, https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/ or St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital, https://www.stjude.org/.
A Prayer Service for Ray will be held on Monday, December 21, 2020 at 11:00 AM at the Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc, 739 Penn Ave, West Reading, PA 19611 with burial following at Berks County Memorial Gardens. Viewing will be held from 9:30 AM until the start of services.
Condolences may be expressed at www.kuhnfuneralhomes.com.