In Memoriam : Matthew Kolbenstetter

Matthew Alan Kolbenstetter - age: 41
(November 14, 1969 to February 09, 2011 )
Resident of Visalia, California

Visitation Information:
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 19, 2011 at 1:00 PM at Evans Miller Guinn Exeter Chapel, 425 North Kaweah Ave in Exeter.

Obituary:
Matthew Kolbenstetter, 41 of Visalia, passed away on February 9, 2011 in Visalia, CA. Matthew Alan Kolbenstetter was born on November 14, 1969 in Downey, CA to Judith (Rassier) and Jack L. Kolbenstetter. Matt grew up in Southern California, attending schools in Lakewood and Chino. He was an active member of Chino High School Band, serving as Drum Major in 1986-87. He graduated fro Chino High School in 1987. HE went on to earn his Bachelor’s Degree fro California State University, Chico (Class of 1991.)
Matt was a 32nd degree Mason and a Past President of the Sequoia Lions Club (2002-2003). He was very active in Visalia, assisting with many events, like the Christmas Tree Auction and the Visalia Band Review. He was a member of the 1997 Leadership Visalia Class.
Matthew is survived by his parents, Jack and Judy Kolbenstetter of Porterville, his partner of 8 years Dennis Anderson of Visalia; his sister and brother-in-law, Amy and John McKay; three nieces Kayla, Deidra and Darcy McKay and one nephew Sean McKay all of Tipton; sister Melissa Kolbenstetter of Reno, NV; his grandparents, Roman and Jeanette Rassier of Oroville, CA; aunt and uncle Carol and Roger Schill of Long Beach CA, aunt and uncle June and Wayne Christy of Martinez CA, and uncle Terry Rassier of Utah. He is also survived by numerous cousins and friends.







Steve Kallestad - February 12, 2011Contact this person Contact this person
I went to college with Matthew, but I lost touch over the years. Everything I knew about the man was positive. He was always willing to help out a friend. He was smart and fun to be around. He was a loyal and a great influence to me and all of his friends. I wouldn't be the man I am today without people like Matthew in my life. We're sorry that you're gone Matt, you will be missed. Rest in peace, my brother. Yours in the bond, Steve