Matthew J. Viets
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Matthew “Matt” J. Viets of Lawrence, KS departed this life on September 8, 2022.
Matt was born in Lawrence, KS on September 17, 1976, to Deborah and Jon Viets. He was raised in Coffeyville, KS where he was active in sports and enjoyed the companionship of his four brothers and many, many good friends and where he met, fell in love with and in time married his high school sweetheart, Angela E. Cornell.
After graduating from high school in Coffeyville. Matt attended Coffeyville Community College, Baker University and then graduated from Pittsburg State University with a degree in Construction Management.
Matt and Angie returned to Lawrence following their marriage and Matt was employed by Gene Fritzel Construction Co. as a Project Manager. He greatly enjoyed his association with the Fritzel family.
Three children, Beckett, Sophia and Samuel were born to Matt and Angie’s union and the children have lived active and fun filled lives growing up in Lawrence and they are deeply loved by their parents.
Matt was preceded in death by his mother, Deborah. He is survived by his wife, Angie, children, Beckett, Sophia and Samuel, his father, Jon; four brothers, Ben of Coffeyville, KS, Josh of Edmond, OK, Jake of Independence, KS and Zack of Des Moines, IA, as well as his father-in-law Steve Cornell and mother-in-law Susan Buzard, both of Coffeyville, KS, he also leaves behind a great number of loving, uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Matt was a loving and soulful man, with a quick wit and great sense of humor. His passing places an immense void and he is greatly missed.
Memorial Mass will be held at Corpus Christi Catholic Church 6001 Bob Billings Pkwy, Lawrence, KS at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 14, 2022.
Memorial contributions may be made to Matthew Viets Children’s Educational Fund and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain, 120 W. 13th street, Lawrence, KS 66044
For more information or to post a condolence go to warrenmcelwain.com.
We are so saddened to hear of Matt’s passing. Or hearts are mourning for you. Our thoughts, prayers, and love are with you. He was one of our favorite young men. Love Joy and Monte.
Sending love and prayers to Angie and all of the family. I am saddened to hear this news. May Matt Rest In Peace and my God hold your family in the palm of his hand.
Nancy Walterscheid
My prayers are surrounding the entire Viets family. My deepest sympathies. May the angels lead him into paradise.
Melissa Hurley
I pray for you all to have peace in your hearts and mind – we love Matt and will miss him always – I pray for God to fill your home with his love – love to you all uncle Gary Aunt Deb Brown
Our deepest sympathy and love for the family of Matt in this profound loss. We are praying you find comfort in your happy memories, and with God’s arms wrapped around you. Love amd hugs from Mike and Pat Guest.
Heartfelt condolences and prayers for the Viets/Cornell families. So very sorry for your loss and hope you can rejoice in his life.
Barbara and Jason and Julius Homer.
May God give you a special peace and comfort you during this season of great loss. May he show his grace to the families. A hope for friends and family to help carry your burdens in love to be shared. Let memories be of comfort.
I am so sorry for your loss!!! Thinking of you Angie!!
My deepest sympathy and prayers. You will be greatly missed.
To the Viets family: We are deeply saddened to learn of Matt’s death. He was also such a strong, handsome guy. You all have always been special to us. We send our love and sympathy to all of you and are praying for comfort.
May the peace of Our Lord grant you comfort. Our deepest sympathy to all. May God hold you close to His heart and know Matt is in his eternal home. Keep your memories close, and you will see each other again God bless you.
Jo Lynn Hamrick Falkner and families.
I’m so very saddened to learn of Matt’s passing. My thoughts and prayers to all the family.
I’m so sorry to hear this news. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers!
Our hearts and prayers are out there for the Viets and Cornell family
Dean and Carla LeLaCheur
To the Viets and Cornell families our deepest sympathies for your loss. May each of find peace through each other and prayer. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
God Blessv
Prayers for comfort for the Viets family. We are so sorry for your loss.
John and Chris Mangan.
My profound sympathies to the Viets and Cornell families. Prayers and love to you guys!!
Love you Matty Boy
My sincerest condolences for you and your children and my deepest sympathy as you remember Matt. Wishing you peace and courage at this time of sorrow. I hope you feel the love surrounding you.
I am so sorry about Matt’s passing. Praying for your comfort at this difficult time.
We are so very sorry for your family’s loss. Prayers and sympathy to each of Matt’s family.
Angie, Though I haven’t seen you or Matt in some time, my heart still hurts for your entire family. I will always remember his mischievous smile and all the laughs we had during golf practice. Rest in Peace Matt.
We send our deepest sympathy as we keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.
I am so sorry to hear this news. Matt was truly a great man and I thoroughly enjoyed working with him on construction projects. He will be sorely missed. My wife and I will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
I’m so sorry for your loss
I am so sorry for your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! I’ve known your mama my whole life, so my heart is breaking for you! Love you guys!
Prayers and condolences for Matt’s family. Pat and I are sending our deepest sympathy to all the Viets family.
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rick and I were so sorry to hear about Matt. We are keeping the entire Viets and Cornell families in our thoughts and prayers. Cherish all the good memories and keep them close.
We were so sorry to hear about the loss of Matt. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Viets and Cornell families. We know you have lots of good memories that will help you at this time.
I’m so saddened to hear about Matt. Praying for Angie their beautiful children and the whole family. I am so sorry.
Angie, I am so sorry about your loss of Matt. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and the kids! Love you all!
The Viet’s will always be family and the 5 boys are the brothers I never had. I’m broken this morning, just hearing the news and send my love to Jon, Ben, Josh, Jake Zach, Angy and thier children.
Words fall short and are so inadequate during a time like this. My sincerest condolences to your family and all who loved Matt. Prayers and masses be said for your family.
Praying for you and your family. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. May you feel Gods comfort at this time
Love to all of you,
Rich and Joni Giesen and family
Angie and family
May God hold you in his grace during this incredibly difficult time.
You and Matt have such a beautiful family!
What can I help with – let me know please.
Mel and I send our sincere condolences to all the family ✝️
My heart is so sad and heavy for all of you. I know how deeply you all loved Matt . I also know, Matt loved each of you so very much. I pray you can find comfort in the many beautiful memories you have. Your grief is shared by many…Matt was very loved. Keeping you all in my prayers.
The entire Viets family is in my prayers. I am so sorry.
The Logelin family is so saddened by the news of Matt’s passing away. He was like another son to us growing up in Coffeyville and we loved him. Sending love to Jon, Ben, Josh, Jake, & Zach. Our hearts are with you in your loss.
My deepest sympathies for your loss. I was fortunate to get to know Matt through Andy Fritzel. Although I did not know Matt for long it was very obvious to me that Matt was a man of honor and integrity. I am very saddened by Matt’s passing. My prayers go out to the entire family.
May the Lord comfort all who loved Matt. For each of us know in our heart, he lives.
Angie, my heart goes out to you and your children. I can’t imagine the sadness and loss you are experiencing. Please know that I am thinking of you and holding you close in my heart.
Angie, you and your kiddos are seen and cared for by many of us holding you in our hearts. I’m deeply sorry for your loss. Sending love from Manhattan, Ks.
Sincere condolences and prayers for all the family. All of my famiily, especially my children, Jill, Kyle, Kate, and Anne, are heartbroken. May the Lord hold you all in the palm of His hands.
I am just so so sorry. Words don’t due justice. You and your family are being held by so many as you grieve the loss of Matt. Our thoughts, prayers, and hearts go out to you, dear Angie.
I am just so sorry to hear of your great loss. I remember Matt being such a kind and warm person. Our prayers and love are surrounding you.
I am so sorry to hear of Matt’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time. May God wrap you all with the comfort of his loving arms and help bring peace and healing to your hearts.
We are thinking of you Jon and family….we are so sorry to hear of your loss.
We are thinking of you Jon, Debbie and family….we are so sorry to hear of your loss. May you find peace and comfort.
Love to you all…
Our Thompson Family,
Nick, Debbie, Kristina and Cody.
Jon,
I am truly sorry that you , the boys and their families have lost such a wonderful son and brother. Our Love and sympathies from the entire Parker family. I pray that Matt has been received into the loving arms of Debbie and they both find Peace.
Dolores Parker and family.
Angie and family, my heart goes out to you in your grief. I’m sending prayers for comfort and peace and hoping you feel all the compassion and love from others to sustain you during this painful time. I’m so sorry.
Angie, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you, Beckett, Sophi, and Samuel during this time.
Sorry to hear of your loss, Matt was a great guy.
Michael Schmidt
My heart breaks of learning of Matt’s passing. Prayers to Angie, Jon, Ben, Josh, Jake and Zack. And all the families and communities touched by this. Undoubtedly the reach is wide and deep.