Matthew Kloes

Matthew "Matt" Jason Kloes passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 3, 2022. He was born May 31, 1983 to Randy and Paulette Kloes in Midland, MI and lived there until attending college.

Matt attended Midland Public Schools and graduated from Midland High in 2001. He was on the wrestling and football teams and was very involved with the Midland High drama group. Matt held the first co-op position for the Central Auditorium. He was also a Boy Scout in every way, earning the rank of Eagle Scout at age 13.

Matt graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in biosystems engineering. He was employed at SSOE Engineering Consultants for over 15 years in the food industry, first in Cincinnati, OH, followed by Portage, MI. He consulted with many food manufacturers. So, think of Matt with a smile as you open your snacks or eat your breakfast! He loved to cook an was a food connoisseur himself. He enjoyed playing games with his nieces and, as well as regular game nights and traveling with his friends. He loved being in Traverse City, taking in the mornings on the deck looking at Lake Michigan.

Matt leaves behind both his parents; beloved sister Kelsey (Tim) Brown and nieces Mila, Lucy and Quinn Brown; as well as other extended family members and friends he cared for deeply.

Matt was welcomed into heaven by his grandparents Edward and Alyce Walkosak and Albert and Mariana Kloes.

A Memorial Mass for Matt will take place Tuesday, August 16, 2022, 11:00 AM, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 12675 Center Road, Traverse City, MI 49686. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM, and continue until Mass begins.

The service will be livestreamed at https://www.stjosephtc.org/

Memorial contributions in Matt's memory may be sent to an organization or charity of one's choosing.

Memories and condolences may also be shared on Matt's tribute page, www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com