OBITUARY: Alan Bruce Matejowsky, 69, of Burnet dies Dec. 4, 2013
Alan Bruce Matejowsky of Burnet, Texas, passed away Dec. 4, 2013, after suffering a stroke. He was 69.
Alan was born in Ballinger, Texas, to Clarence and Verna Ruth Matejowsky. He grew up on the family farm near Lowake, Texas, and went to school in Miles. He attended San Angelo College before transferring to the University of Texas at Austin to complete his degree in architectural engineering.
Alan worked as a structural bridge engineer for the Texas Department of Transportation for 29 years, Parsons Brinckerhoff for four years and HDR Engineering since 2002 — part time in recent years. As an expert in segmental bridge design, he was respected by his colleagues across the state and the nation.
Alan married his high school sweetheart, Betty Eschberger, in 1967 and was blessed with two sons, Brad and Blake. They lived in the Oak Hill neighborhood of Granada Hills until April 2010, when he and Betty moved to their dream home in Burnet County.
Alan was a charter member and the congregation president of Abiding Love Lutheran Church in southwest Austin. After moving, he and Betty joined St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Marble Falls, where he served on the church council and evangelism and property committees.
Alan took seriously all endeavors with which he became involved, giving careful thought and consideration to needs, goals and potential outcomes before acting. He also was passionate about woodworking, gardening, UT sports and six-man football.
Most of all, Alan loved his family. He enjoyed cooking for family get-togethers, helping the boys with their home projects and developing his new Grampa skills.
Alan was preceeded in death by his parents.
He is survived by Betty, his wife of 46 years; son Brad, daughter-in-law Lacye, and granddaughter Delaney of Buda; son Blake of Austin; sister Louise and husband Roy Holland of San Angelo; and nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A memorial service in celebration and thanksgiving of Alan’s life is 1:30 p.m. Dec. 14 at Abiding Love Lutheran Church, 7210 Brush Country Road in Austin.
Memorial gifts, if you wish, may be given to Abiding Love Lutheran Church; St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 1803 Highway 1431 West, Marble Falls, TX, 78654; The Living Bank; or your preference of tributes.
The family appreciates the help and support of Burnet County EMS, doctors and staff of Cedar Park Regional Medical Center, and many friends and loved ones.
Arrangements by Clements-Wilcox Funeral Home, 1805 U.S. 281 North in Marble Falls, (830) 693-4373. Go to www.clementswilcoxfuneralhome.com to offer condolences.