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1917-2009 Theodore Matzkanin, 92, Louisburg, died Dec. 8, 2009.  He was born Feb. 28, 1917, to Demeter Matzkanin and Anna Gaydos in New Lisbon, Wis. He attended General Motors Institute and then served in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II as an aircraft mechanic and pilot of multi-engine bombers. While stationed in San Antonio, he met and married Jane Smith in 1946. After military service, he attended Kansas State University, where he received a mechanical engineering degree. He worked as a mechanical engineer for Bendix Corporation, J.B. Ersham Company and Black and Veatch. He was a member of both the Shriners and the Masons, president of the K.C. chapter of the Wally Byam Airstream Travel Trailer Club, packmaster for the Cub Scouts, and assistant scoutmaster for the Boy Scouts. He built or renovated all of the family homes, and rebuilt cars and Airstream travel trailers. He was an accomplished craftsman and enjoyed cabinetry, stained glass and model building. He designed and supervised the addition of the basement to the First Christian Church of Louisburg. He was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Jane, of the home; one daughter, Carol Keffer of Louisburg; two sons, Gary Matzkanin of Grand Junction, Colo., and Randy Matzkanin of Arlington, Texas; one brother, Ed Matzkanin of Yuma, Ariz.; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Arrangements are by Penwell-Gabel Louisburg Chapel, 120 S. Broadway St., Louisburg, KS 6603, (913) 837-4310. To leave condolences for the family visit www.PenwellGabelLouisburg.com. Services were Saturday followed by burial in the Louisburg Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church.
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