Arthur Benjamin Mather, 88, of 734 Mayflower Ave., Sheboygan, died at Sheboygan Memorial Medical Center, Friday morning, February 18, 2005.
Art was born on a farm in Story County, Iowa, on April 15, 1916 to the late Benjamin J. and Mary Claire (Hakes) Mather. He graduated from Ames High School in 1933, and from University of Wisconsin-Stout in 1938 with a degree in Industrial Arts. He came to Sheboygan in September 1938 to teach at North High School. Throughout his subsequent business career and retirement, Art Mather remained a dedicated teacher at heart, always ready to share his many talents and professional expertise.
On April 12, 1941 he and Carol M. Mueller were married. Art received his commission as an ensign in the U.S. Navy in 1942, taught at the Naval Air Technical Training School in Chicago and then at the NATTC in Jacksonville, Florida until being discharged in 1945. After returning to Sheboygan he was employed by local contractors and a fixture company before starting his own business, the Mather Kitchen Mart. He was deeply committed to providing the absolute best to his customers, and thereby established a longstanding reputation for quality kitchens. An “Art Mather kitchen” became a featured selling point for many area homes. He sold the business in 1981. In his retirement, he and Carol traveled extensively in the United States, often by way of attending Elderhostels. Together, they explored many regions of the country, keeping in touch with far-flung family members, and with life-long as well as newly-made friends.
Art was a member of St. Luke United Methodist Church for some 60 years, serving in many capacities including head usher, Board of Trustees, and on various building/renovating committees. He was Worshipful Master of Sheboygan Masonic Lodge #11 in 1960; a member of Sheboygan Kiwanis Club; as a business owner, he sponsored youth baseball teams; he was a member and supporter of the Sheboygan YMCA; and participated in a bowling league for many years. He was a true craftsman with wood, and in retirement he turned those talents to leather and crafted many beautiful items for family and friends. Two of his pieces are currently on display at the John Michael Kohler Arts Center. He was an avid and competitive card player with a particular passion for cribbage, Sheepshead, and bridge; Iowa popcorn and ice cream were dietary staples.
Art was a dedicated family man who loved his family deeply. He is survived by Carol, his wife of nearly 64 years; two sons, David A. (Judith) Mather and John C. (Lois) Mather, both of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; one daughter, Mary Clare Mather and husband Philip J. Spensley of Northfield, MN; five grandchildren, Michelle R. (Ted) Thomas, Mark (Chris) Mather, Meredith A. (Robert) Drish, Samantha M. Mather, and Andrea N. (Michael) Sinnott; eight great- grandchildren; one sister and one brother. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers.
Art was born on a farm in Story County, Iowa, on April 15, 1916 to the late Benjamin J. and Mary Claire (Hakes) Mather. He graduated from Ames High School in 1933, and from University of Wisconsin-Stout in 1938 with a degree in Industrial Arts. He came to Sheboygan in September 1938 to teach at North High School. Throughout his subsequent business career and retirement, Art Mather remained a dedicated teacher at heart, always ready to share his many talents and professional expertise.
On April 12, 1941 he and Carol M. Mueller were married. Art received his commission as an ensign in the U.S. Navy in 1942, taught at the Naval Air Technical Training School in Chicago and then at the NATTC in Jacksonville, Florida until being discharged in 1945. After returning to Sheboygan he was employed by local contractors and a fixture company before starting his own business, the Mather Kitchen Mart. He was deeply committed to providing the absolute best to his customers, and thereby established a longstanding reputation for quality kitchens. An “Art Mather kitchen” became a featured selling point for many area homes. He sold the business in 1981. In his retirement, he and Carol traveled extensively in the United States, often by way of attending Elderhostels. Together, they explored many regions of the country, keeping in touch with far-flung family members, and with life-long as well as newly-made friends.
Art was a member of St. Luke United Methodist Church for some 60 years, serving in many capacities including head usher, Board of Trustees, and on various building/renovating committees. He was Worshipful Master of Sheboygan Masonic Lodge #11 in 1960; a member of Sheboygan Kiwanis Club; as a business owner, he sponsored youth baseball teams; he was a member and supporter of the Sheboygan YMCA; and participated in a bowling league for many years. He was a true craftsman with wood, and in retirement he turned those talents to leather and crafted many beautiful items for family and friends. Two of his pieces are currently on display at the John Michael Kohler Arts Center. He was an avid and competitive card player with a particular passion for cribbage, Sheepshead, and bridge; Iowa popcorn and ice cream were dietary staples.
Art was a dedicated family man who loved his family deeply. He is survived by Carol, his wife of nearly 64 years; two sons, David A. (Judith) Mather and John C. (Lois) Mather, both of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; one daughter, Mary Clare Mather and husband Philip J. Spensley of Northfield, MN; five grandchildren, Michelle R. (Ted) Thomas, Mark (Chris) Mather, Meredith A. (Robert) Drish, Samantha M. Mather, and Andrea N. (Michael) Sinnott; eight great- grandchildren; one sister and one brother. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers.
Arthur Benjamin Mather, 88, of 734 Mayflower Ave., Sheboygan, died at Sheboygan Memorial Medical Center, Friday morning, February 18, 2005.
Art was born on a farm in Story County, Iowa, on April 15, 1916 to the late Benjamin J. and Mary Claire (Hakes) Mather. He graduated from Ames High School in 1933, and from University of Wisconsin-Stout in 1938 with a degree in Industrial Arts. He came to Sheboygan in September 1938 to teach at North High School. Throughout his subsequent business career and retirement, Art Mather remained a dedicated teacher at heart, always ready to share his many talents and professional expertise.
On April 12, 1941 he and Carol M. Mueller were married. Art received his commission as an ensign in the U.S. Navy in 1942, taught at the Naval Air Technical Training School in Chicago and then at the NATTC in Jacksonville, Florida until being discharged in 1945. After returning to Sheboygan he was employed by local contractors and a fixture company before starting his own business, the Mather Kitchen Mart. He was deeply committed to providing the absolute best to his customers, and thereby established a longstanding reputation for quality kitchens. An “Art Mather kitchen” became a featured selling point for many area homes. He sold the business in 1981. In his retirement, he and Carol traveled extensively in the United States, often by way of attending Elderhostels. Together, they explored many regions of the country, keeping in touch with far-flung family members, and with life-long as well as newly-made friends.
Art was a member of St. Luke United Methodist Church for some 60 years, serving in many capacities including head usher, Board of Trustees, and on various building/renovating committees. He was Worshipful Master of Sheboygan Masonic Lodge #11 in 1960; a member of Sheboygan Kiwanis Club; as a business owner, he sponsored youth baseball teams; he was a member and supporter of the Sheboygan YMCA; and participated in a bowling league for many years. He was a true craftsman with wood, and in retirement he turned those talents to leather and crafted many beautiful items for family and friends. Two of his pieces are currently on display at the John Michael Kohler Arts Center. He was an avid and competitive card player with a particular passion for cribbage, Sheepshead, and bridge; Iowa popcorn and ice cream were dietary staples.
Art was a dedicated family man who loved his family deeply. He is survived by Carol, his wife of nearly 64 years; two sons, David A. (Judith) Mather and John C. (Lois) Mather, both of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; one daughter, Mary Clare Mather and husband Philip J. Spensley of Northfield, MN; five grandchildren, Michelle R. (Ted) Thomas, Mark (Chris) Mather, Meredith A. (Robert) Drish, Samantha M. Mather, and Andrea N. (Michael) Sinnott; eight great- grandchildren; one sister and one brother. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers.
Art was born on a farm in Story County, Iowa, on April 15, 1916 to the late Benjamin J. and Mary Claire (Hakes) Mather. He graduated from Ames High School in 1933, and from University of Wisconsin-Stout in 1938 with a degree in Industrial Arts. He came to Sheboygan in September 1938 to teach at North High School. Throughout his subsequent business career and retirement, Art Mather remained a dedicated teacher at heart, always ready to share his many talents and professional expertise.
On April 12, 1941 he and Carol M. Mueller were married. Art received his commission as an ensign in the U.S. Navy in 1942, taught at the Naval Air Technical Training School in Chicago and then at the NATTC in Jacksonville, Florida until being discharged in 1945. After returning to Sheboygan he was employed by local contractors and a fixture company before starting his own business, the Mather Kitchen Mart. He was deeply committed to providing the absolute best to his customers, and thereby established a longstanding reputation for quality kitchens. An “Art Mather kitchen” became a featured selling point for many area homes. He sold the business in 1981. In his retirement, he and Carol traveled extensively in the United States, often by way of attending Elderhostels. Together, they explored many regions of the country, keeping in touch with far-flung family members, and with life-long as well as newly-made friends.
Art was a member of St. Luke United Methodist Church for some 60 years, serving in many capacities including head usher, Board of Trustees, and on various building/renovating committees. He was Worshipful Master of Sheboygan Masonic Lodge #11 in 1960; a member of Sheboygan Kiwanis Club; as a business owner, he sponsored youth baseball teams; he was a member and supporter of the Sheboygan YMCA; and participated in a bowling league for many years. He was a true craftsman with wood, and in retirement he turned those talents to leather and crafted many beautiful items for family and friends. Two of his pieces are currently on display at the John Michael Kohler Arts Center. He was an avid and competitive card player with a particular passion for cribbage, Sheepshead, and bridge; Iowa popcorn and ice cream were dietary staples.
Art was a dedicated family man who loved his family deeply. He is survived by Carol, his wife of nearly 64 years; two sons, David A. (Judith) Mather and John C. (Lois) Mather, both of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; one daughter, Mary Clare Mather and husband Philip J. Spensley of Northfield, MN; five grandchildren, Michelle R. (Ted) Thomas, Mark (Chris) Mather, Meredith A. (Robert) Drish, Samantha M. Mather, and Andrea N. (Michael) Sinnott; eight great- grandchildren; one sister and one brother. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers.
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