Former Williston, ND resident, Richie V. “Red” Matchett passed away on June 26th, 2020 at his home in Chandler, AZ with his wife by his side. He was born August 15, 1942 to George & Louise Matchett in Cisne, IL.
Red was a hard and determined man and when he set his mind to something; he did it. He decided at an early age that to be successful he was going to have to outwork everyone else. With that drive, Red started working in the oil field as a roughneck and later became a driller with the Baash Ross Company in Olney, IL. He became the company manager for NL Acme Tool and was relocated to Williston, ND in 1978. In 1981, at the age of 39, Red formed a partnership with David Peterson and created Wellpro, Inc. He was the managing president for the company until his retirement. Being a very civic minded person, Red was active in the Elks Club and Shriners organizations.
Red is survived by his wife: Janell Matchett, sons: Leslie (Rene’) Matchett & their daughters: Lindsay (Kirk) Foster, Kylee and Paige, Lauren Matchett (Robert Lea); R. Vince Jr. (Hang) Matchett and their two children: Richie & Jasmine. Sister: Ladonna (Ron) Berkenstock. Half-brother: George (Carolyn) Matchett. Step-children: Jennifer Stinardo, Kadin & Ryan; Jeffrey Guetter (Courtney), Sebastian, Gaige & Heather.
He is preceded in death by his father: George Matchett, mother: Louise Henson, brother: Vickie Matchett and two sons: Richie Jo & Marvin Lee.
Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 15, 2020 at Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home in Cisne. Interment will take place at Cisne Cemetery in Cisne, Illinois following the service. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Social distancing measures are strongly encouraged for those attending the services.
In lieu of flowers, please donate in Red’s memory to: Shriners Hospital for Children c/o Donor Relations 2900 N Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, FL 33607
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at: www.meridithfuneralhome.com.