Carl “Bud” “Governor” Matthies, 89, of New Richland, passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2012, in Bullhead City, Ariz. A celebration of his life will be tentative date of June 14.

Carl was born June 19, 1922, in New Richland, to Carl F. and Bertha (Halvorson) Matthies. He retired as a “farmer” and road grader operator. He was a former Lion’s Club member and a bowling team member.

Carl loved to hunt in Wyoming, loved to travel the country, relaxed at his favorite casinos and made many friends as he went through live.

His family will truly miss him: son Steven (Mary) Matthies of Lakeside, Ariz., daughter Wendy Linderman of Bullhead City, Ariz.; grandchildren; Stephen Matthies of Red Wing, Michele Matthies Graunke of Victoria, Chris Matthies of Chaska and Eric Matthies of Chaska; great-grandchildren: Danielle, Anthony, Nicole, Amy, Miranda, Lucas, Emma, Hayley and Chistopher.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Jeanne Marie (Christensen) Matthies; brothers: Otto, Fred, Orville and Ralph; sisters: Cora, Ella, Elsie and Clara; and great-grandchild, Brandon Matthies.