Matthew Ray Stone

Matthew Ray Stone, age 54, of Neillsville, WI died on Thursday, January 9, 2014 at his home in Neillsville.Matthew was born on July 13, 1959 in San Jose, CA the son of Orville and Susan (Dober) Stone. After completing his education he enlisted in the United States Army and served for 8 years. He was stationed in Germany and worked as a mechanic on tanks. After an honorable discharge he went back to California and worked as a tow truck driver and milk hauler. Matthew moved to Neillsville, WI where he worked for Weinbrenner Shoe Factory in Marshfield and then at Lynn Dairy hauling milk. Matthew loved to build things, draw and doodle. He collected dragons and loved listening to heavy metal music but his main interest was his family. His family always came first.Matthew is survived by his mother, Susan Stone, grandfather, Norman Dober and his family, Cheri Ludwig, Kathleen Stone, Elisabeth Leitzen, Kristen Stone, Daniel Stone, Valerie Stone, Lana Stone, Jada Stone, Alyssa Kleifgen, Dylon Ludwig, Tyler Ludwig, Leah Ludwig and Matthew Ludwig, 10 grandchildren and a brother, Christopher Stone.He was preceded in death by his father, and a brother, Mark Stone.A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.Online Condolences may be made at www.geschefh.com. The Gesche Funeral Home is assisting Matthew's family with Funeral arrangements.Funeral Home:Gesche Funeral Home4 South Grand AvenueNeillsville, WIUS 54456