M. Delee Mattax

DeLee Mattax, 91, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at Park Place Assisted Living.

She was born on July 14, 1929 in New Corydon, Indiana to the late Charles Otto Patterson and late Leola (Bryan) Patterson.  DeLee married Robert L. Mattax on June 26, 1949 and he preceded her in death on March 25, 2019.

She attended Life Church in Bluffton, Indiana.

DeLee was a homemaker.

She enjoyed spending summers at their cottage at Sylvan Lake in addition to spending winters in Florida.

DeLee is survived by a son, Brad (Barb) Mattax of Fort Wayne, Indiana; daughter-in-law, Linda (Bill) Breitfield of Gaston, Indiana; seven grandchildren, Robert (Jessica) Mattax, Stephen (Gemma) Mattax, Michael (Shanna) Mattax, Ryan (Molly) Mattax, Lindsey (Jeremy) Hertenstein, Courtney (Trevor) Gremaux, and Brandon Gump; and 18 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a son, Robert L. Mattax; and step-father, Walter Reynolds.

Private family graveside will be held at Spring Hill Cemetery in Monroe, Indiana.

A visitation and brunch will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, June 19, 2021, at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur.

Preferred memorials are to the Adams County Community Foundation-Alzheimer’s Fund.

Arrangements are by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur, Indiana.