Dale August Matte, 52, of Charles City

Dale August Matte, 52, of Charles City, IA, and Rockport, TX, passed away on August 28, 2026.

Dale enjoyed living a simple life. He liked doing things like playing with his cat, Tommy; going for walks; riding his bicycle; playing video games for hours; collecting knives; riding around on gravel roads with his brother, Ron; hanging out with friends; watching football in the winter; and eating good food. Dale loved food (especially sweets), talking about food, and cooking at times. He really enjoyed it when he and Ron would get out the smoker to cook some meat, especially if it were venison.

Dale’s parents, Ronald Matte Sr. and Dianne (Roberts/Matte) Garrett, preceded him in death. Dale is survived by his brother Ron Matte & his wife Sherri & daughter Cassy Rye; his sister Kelley Huffman & her children – Ashley Cavan, Brandi Huffman, Ethan Huffman & their families; his brother-in-law Dan Huffman; and his brother Hal Matte & his wife Devon & family. Dale will be missed deeply by his family and friends. ‘The memory of the righteous is a blessing’ (Proverbs 10:7), and his memory will live on in all who knew him. He will never be forgotten.