Robert (Bob) Matern of Lucas met with the Lord on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012. 

Born to Rudolph Albert Matern and Myrtle Caroline Trunk Matern on Oct. 10, 1944, Bob earned his undergraduate and MBA from University of Michigan (Go BLUE!). Following college, Bob moved to Texas with his new wife Tracy and firstborn daughter Debbie to work for Touche, Ross, Bailey & Smart. He then worked for Berkeley Insurance Group before starting his own CPA business in Plano. He then returned to and retired from Berkeley Insurance. Bob and his family moved to Murphy in 1976, where he enjoyed volunteering for the Murphy Volunteer Fire Department and serving as mayor pro tem for the city of Murphy.  Enjoying retirement, Bob was an avid wood-turner, and he loved sharing his life with his family. He was a member of Southwest Association of Turners, Dallas Area Wood Turners and Hunt County Wood Turners and was a lifetime conservative libertarian who believed in individual responsibility.

Bob is survived by his wife of 46 years, Tracy King Matern; daughters, Deborah Laraine Matern and Tobie Lynn Matern Carcano; son-in-law, Javier Carcano; grandson, Brent Russell Matern; granddaughters, Rebecca Tracy Carcano and Arianna Laraine Carcano; and beloved dog and son, Murphy. 

Honoring Bob’s wishes against a service, the family will host family and close friends for a Celebration of Life.

In lieu of flowers, Bob has requested donations to Selwyn College Preparatory School in Denton. Donations can be mailed to: Northstar Bank, c/o Selwyn School, 400 North Carroll Blvd., Denton, TX 76201.