Submitted by: Dan Rich

Harold J. Mattson

July 25, 1922 - March 12, 1998

South Bend Tribune 3/15/1998

OSCEOLA - Harold Mattson, 75, of Osceola, Ind., died on Thursday, March 12, in St. Joseph Hospital, Mishawaka, Ind. Mr. Mattson was born on July 25, 1922, in Odena, Wis., to John and Hilda (Nelson) Mattson. He was a resident of St. Joseph County for over 50 years. Mr. Mattson was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Raymond Mattson; two sisters, Irene and Florence Mattson; and by a daughter, Brenda Keyser. He is survived by three sons, John Mattson of Mishawaka, Marvin Mattson of Niles, Mich., and Michael Mattson of Jackson, Mich.; two daughters, Glenda Hersberger and Elaine Stevens, both of Goshen, Ind.; a brother, Gilbert Mattson of Hiles, Wis.; two sisters, Gladys McCorkle of Hobart, Ind., and Vera Torre of Largemont, N.Y.; and by 17 grandchildren. Mr. Mattson was employed by Federal Paper in Elkhart, Ind., for over 35 years until his retirement in 1986. He was also an Army veteran of World War II.