- Date Of Birth: July 27, 1942
- Date Of Death: July 22, 2022
- State: Illinois
Matt E. Bales, age 79, of St. Charles, IL passed away Friday, July 22, 2022 at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, IL.
He was born July 27, 1942, in Elmhurst, IL, the son of Leonard and Frances (Case) Bales.
Matt graduated from York High School in Elmhurst IL and Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, where he was president of his fraternity, Sigma Tau Gamma, his senior year. After college, Matt enlisted in the Navy and proudly served his country, where he was honor man for his recruit company, and obtained the rank of Storekeeper, Second Class. Upon leaving the Navy, Matt worked for several lumber facilities until 1976, when he founded M.E.B. Construction Company in St. Charles, IL. In 2005, Matt and his son Grant were honored by the Illinois Homebuilders Association as Remodeler of the Year.
Matt also was a Boy Scout and Girl Scout leader for over 30 years. He was a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, where he was president of the St. Charles conference for six years. At present time, he was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Society, St. Peter’s conference. Matt was also on the Parish Council at St.
Matt is survived by his loving wife of 53 years Patricia (Reilly) who has been a tremendous healthcare provider for the past six months; 4 children Matt Jr. (Amy) of Coral Gables, FL, Tara (Gary) Hunt of Naperville, IL, Grant (Amber) of Geneva, IL and Laura Bales of Costa Mesa, CA; 6 grandchildren Brielle and Aubrey Bales, Keegan and Ashleigh Hunt, Shae Atkins, and Greenlee Bales; siblings Ann Yazel, Stanley (Margaret) Bales, and Frances Alderson. Also, survived by many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings Leonard, Robert, Marion, Donald, John, and Will, and his grandson Connor Hunt.
Matt enjoyed running, camping, fishing, cooking, family vacations, and quality time with family and friends. Matt completed the Fox Valley Marathon at age 73. He loved sports, especially the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Chicago Cubs, and the Chicago Bears. He was a loving husband and father and instilled a strong work ethic and moral values in his children. He will always be remembered for his sense of humor and optimistic outlook on life.
