In Memory ~ Matejka, Paul

 

Paul Henry Matejka, Jr. a resident of Peyton, CO was born in Omaha, NB on October 30, 1942 to parents, Paul Henry and Ann (Theodore) Matejka, died September 29, 2024.

Raised in Alliance, Nebraska, Paul enjoyed his early years as a Ranch Hand before enlisting in the military in 1962, as an Airbourne Combat Engineer. Paul later attended OCS and was deployed Vietnam with the 101^st Airbourne Division, where he was awarded the Purple Heart.  Upon his return from Vietnam, Paul earned his Green Beret with the 10^th Special Forces Group.  Paul was proud to serve in the US Army for 22.5 years having served in Dominican Republic, Fort Rucker AL, Fort Sill OK, Vietnam, Fort Devens MA, Korea, Fort Bragg NC, Thailand, Willow Grove NAS PA, and Japan.

Since retiring in 1984, Paul was a resident of the Colorado Springs community.  He worked at Ace Hardware before retiring again and becoming a Happy House Husband.  Paul loved being able to travel the world, cruising, camping and hunting and spending time with friends and family.  

At the time of his death. Paul was the Post Commander of the VFW Post #12227.  

Paul died on September 29, 2024 as a result of injuries sustained in a horrific motorcycle accident on September 6^th.  Paul is survived by his wife, Susan B. (Schwarz), children Tonya, Amanda (John Wayne Payne) and Ian Rea.

Paul Henry Matejka Jr. Obituary ~ 2nd obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Paul Henry Matejka Jr. of Peyton, Colorado, born in Alliance, Nebraska, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Paul Henry left this world on September 29, 2024 at the age of 81, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Paul Henry Matejka Jr. to show support.

In the quiet moments of reflection, amidst the gentle rustle of leaves and the whispered song of the stars, we shall carry Paul Henry's memory with us, a guiding light illuminating the path ahead. May Paul Henry's journey be filled with peace and serenity, as his find rest in the embrace of eternity.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Paul Henry and Ann Matejka (Theodore). He is survived by: his wife Susan B. (Schwarz); and his children, Tonya, Amanda (John Wayne Payne) and Ian Rea.

From our 50th Class Reunion in 2011

Matejka, Paul

Kindergarten picture

Spouse ~ Susan

1344 Canoe Creek Drive

Colorado Springs, CO 80906

719-226-0825

pmatejka@comcast.net            

1961 graduation

C ~ Three

G ~ Two

I spent 22 1/2 years in the US Army and then 21 years in the transportation industry. I retired in 2006 and spend my time riding my motorcycle, fishing and hunting, and spoiling my grandchildren.