James R. (J.R.) Matheis II, 46, The Villages, Fla.
James R. (J.R.) Matheis II, age 46 of The Villages, Fla., formerly of Jasper, passed away on March 15, 2022, at home.
He was born on March 27, 1975, in Evansville, Ind., to James and Martha (Seng) Matheis.
He married Dianne Dayton on December 31, 2008, in the Villages in Florida.
He was a member of St. Timothy Catholic Church, The Villages, Florida.
He was a graduate of Jasper High School and the University of Southern Indiana with a Marketing Degree. J.R. worked as a finance office manager, salesman and real estate appraiser.
He loved photography so he volunteered his talent at St. Joseph Church and TRI-CAP events. He could also be seen at sporting events taking pictures of the players and video footage for News Now DC. He also volunteered his time with the Red Cross helping the community in Jasper.
He was an avid skier and skiing instructor in his teens. He found joy in his love of animals by owning several throughout his life including Tasha, Tess, Stella and Buddy Ray.
He is survived by his wife, Dianne Matheis of the Villages, Fla.; one son, Trey Matheis (Aubrey) of Tell City; father, James Matheis of Jasper; stepsister, Rachel Allen (Chad) of Seattle, Wash.; and special aunt, Suzy; mother-in-law, Patricia Dayton of the Villages, Fla.; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Martha Matheis; stepmother, Karen (Kemp) Matheis grandparents, Albert and Lorena Matheis, and Hilary and Mary Alice Seng.
A Mass of Christian Burial for James R. (J.R.) Matheis II will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 24, 2022, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Jasper with burial to follow at a later date in Fairview Cemetery in Jasper.
A visitation will be held from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper, and from 9 a.m. until the 10 a.m. Mass time at Holy Family Church on Thursday.
The family requested that remembrances be made in the form of contributions to the Dubois County Humane Society and the RSDSA/CRPS Foundation at http://RSDS.org/donate/
Online condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com
Dear Dianne,
I’m so sorry for your loss of J.R. I hope he will Rest In Peace and finally be free of pain. Dee
Rest in peace my friend. We had some great times together…
Di,
I am so sorry for your loss. I hope that he will Rest In Peace. I pray that you find comfort and support in your BSU friends. We love you and will be here for you. I love you Dianne.
Heidi
My prayers and sympathy to his family. Such a sweet man. He and my daughter and friends had so much fun at the Skate Palace years ago. R.I.P. J.R. You will be missed.
Jim, sending my deepest sympathy and prayers to you and all the family. May he rest in peace.
Dear Jim, Dianne and Family, Trey, Matheis Family, and Friends of JR….my heartfelt sympathy and prayers go out to you. Hoping there is some comfort and peace knowing that JR is no longer in pain.
Di and Family,
I know your heart breaks now for the loss of your loved one. God will be there for all of you to give you strength when you need it most. It is a difficult time, but everyday that you ask God to help you, He will make it just a little easier. Much love!! Nan