Charles E. Mathews, 91, Linn, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Stonebridge Westphalia Hills.
He was born on Oct. 18, 1934, to the late Clarence and Anna (Baclesse) Mathews in Crook.
He was a 1949 graduate of Flat Rock School near Crook and later was a 1953 graduate of Linn High School.
Charles proudly served his country in the U.S. Army.
He was united in marriage to Alvina Jaegers on Aug. 5, 1967, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Loose Creek.
Charles was employed for almost 40 years for Missouri Department of Transportation.
He was preceded in death by parents, Clarence and Anna; infant sisters, Verda and Roena Mathews; sister,Verla Wolfe and husband Tom; and in-laws, August and Bernardine Jaegers.
Charles is survived by wife, Alvina; sons, Chris Mathews and wife Becky of Jefferson City and Kenny Mathews of Loose Creek; two grandchildren; and sister, Ruth Salvas of Salmon, Idaho.
Funeral Services were held on April 28, at Morton Chapel in Linn, with Deacon Tony Valdes officiating. Interment with Full Military Honors was in Perrey-St. Isidore Cemetery near Linn.
Memorial contributions suggested to the Perrey-St. Isidore Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to Morton Chapel in Linn.
