Mark Matthaei

Mark Wesley Matthaei, 76, of Salina, KS, passed away on November 4, 2026.

Mark was born in Hugoton, KS, to Rev. Paul and Marjorie (Higgins) Matthaei. He attended Wichita Southeast High School and went on to graduate with a bachelor’s degree in math from Southwestern College in Winfield. He met his wife Marylyn Streit in 1970, and they were married in 1973 in Bern, KS.

The Matthaei’s welcomed son Ben in 1978 and daughter Kristi in 1981 while living in Garden City, KS. Mark taught math at Abe Hubert Jr. High in Garden City and went on to teach high school math at Garden City High School and coached both men’s and women’s golf. The family moved to McPherson in 1989, where he taught high school math until retirement after nearly 40 years of teaching.

Mark adored his two grandsons and wished for more time with them before his health failed. He enjoyed playing golf for most of his life and was an avid armchair sports fan, especially for golf and KU basketball.

Mark is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife; son Ben Matthaei, Ben’s wife Krissy, and his grandsons Matthew and Andrew; his daughter Kristi Wingrove; his brother Tim Matthaei; his sisters Sondra Matthaei and Paula Tomlinson; and nieces and nephews.

Mark’s wish was to be cremated, and a private family gathering will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 901 E Neal Ave, Salina, KS, 67401, in honor of Mark.

Arrangements are by Affordable Cremations Plus, Wichita, KS.