Lillian B. Matthies, age 81, of Kiel, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at her residence.

She was born August 6, 1937 in Kiel, to the late Frederick and Irma (Buchman) Rabe. Lilly was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Kiel. She attended Kiel Public Schools and graduated with the KHS Class of 1955. On September 22, 1956, she married David H. Matthies at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Louis Corners. Lilly worked for Tecumseh Products for 35 years until retirement.

Lilly enjoyed reading, traveling, snowmobiling, taking care of her flowers and fairy garden, and she always looked forward to her adventures with Mary Ellen. Lilly was proud of her gnome collection, which she proudly displayed on their campsite. She loved stealing her grandchildren whenever she could to spoil them as much as she could. Lilly would provide them with whatever they wanted.

She is survived by her husband, David; her five children her 12 grandchildren, Douglas Matthies, of Melbourne, FL; Duane (Darcy) Matthies, of Kiel and their children, Emily Matthies, Allison Matthies (Fiancé Josh Schultz), Courtney Matthies; Darryll (Debbie) Matthies, of Kiel and their children, Derek Matthies (Fiancée Jessica Groh), Nicole (Caleb) Schmitt; Loni (Tom) Gerlach, of Jackson, WI and their children, Kimberly (Evan) Domine, Rachel Gerlach, Tommy Gerlach; and Becky (Dan) Meyer, of Kiel and their children, Ashley Meyer, Brittany (Jayson) Kohlmann, Melissa Meyer, Andie Meyer; her great-grandchildren: Bentley and Brinley; her brother, Frederick "Butch" Rabe, and her brother-in-law, Darwin Matthies. She is further survived by special friends, Clemens "Doc" and Lorraine Konen, many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Lilly is preceded in death by her parents, her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Harold and Inge Matthies; and sisters-in-law, Sue Rabe and Mary Ellen Matthies.

Per Lilly's wishes Private Immediate Family Services were held. Cremation has taken place with inurnment at Greenlawn Memorial Park.

A memorial fund will be established in Lilly's name at Sharon S. Richardson Hospice.

The family would like to thank Calumet County Hospice Agency and Home Instead Caregivers for helping David and her family throughout the final months.

Online condolences can be made at www.meiselwitzfh.com.